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MKZ 2052

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,768 mi
Last recorded130,768 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKZ 2052
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 130,768 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 130,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 130,717 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Rear sub frame holed near suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure various engine looms and wiring connectors in engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

Front suspension arms corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (Marginal pass) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (Marginal pass) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Tyres stretched onto wheel rims

Pass 13 Jul 2018 121,962 miles

N/s seat missing

O/s/f shocker damp

Fail 9 Jul 2018 121,954 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Drag on o/s/r wheel

N/s seat missing

O/s/f shocker damp

Pass 1 Sep 2014 122,185 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 112,167 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 107,604 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 102,903 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 96,423 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2010 84,201 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general suspension corrosion

Pass 19 May 2009 77,547 miles

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

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

general corrosion to suspension components

Pass 29 May 2008 67,890 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 58,349 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 47,269 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MKZ 2052 is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MKZ 2052, 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 MKZ 2052 registered?

MKZ 2052 is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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