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M2 TOU

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

93,622 mi
Last recorded93,622 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 TOU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 93,622 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 87,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 83,521 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 77,682 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 77,654 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 73,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

offside front tyre cracked

Pass 24 Apr 2017 67,468 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

e/m/light on

Pass 15 Feb 2016 59,244 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 55,408 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 49,137 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 44,942 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 40,591 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 36,729 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 30,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 25,969 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 21,325 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 15,868 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 1,183 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?

Based on 602,130 MOT tests across 48,586 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
3,018
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
48,586
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,842
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,398
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,783
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 19,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,393
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M2 TOU is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2001 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 71,549 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota MR2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 36,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M2 TOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota MR2 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 25 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M2 TOU registered?

M2 TOU is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is M2 TOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M2 TOU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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