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M77 BEE

2001 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

111,775 mi
Last recorded111,775 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM77 BEE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 111,775 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively x4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear underbody covered in sealant

Fail 24 May 2025 111,775 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively x4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear underbody covered in sealant

Pass 18 May 2024 108,113 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 103,180 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 93,942 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 93,938 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 86,135 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 86,102 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 86,085 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear discs inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

aux belt poor condition and guide pulley worn

Pass 15 Sep 2017 85,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 85,320 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 84,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake high

Pass 2 Jul 2015 82,350 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 73,680 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 73,675 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 62,049 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 62,049 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 60,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 60,130 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 58,203 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 57,385 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 53,656 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 53,656 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 44,493 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 44,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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M77 BEE is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M77 BEE, 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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M77 BEE is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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