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M562 XHC

2001 Toyota MR2

Orange Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,158 mi
Last recorded124,158 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM562 XHC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2025 124,158 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 121,747 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 116,088 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 108,437 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 104,835 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 May 2008 96,133 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 92,289 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 87,374 miles

all four tyres getting low †slight play in n/s/r/ wheel bearing

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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M562 XHC is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Orange with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M562 XHC, 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 M562 XHC registered?

M562 XHC is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 13 August 2001.

Is M562 XHC safe to buy?

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