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R13 EBS

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

105,870 mi
Last recorded105,870 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 EBS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 105,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 104,253 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Sep 2024 104,253 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 102,063 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 99,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replace immediately (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replace immediately (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 94,888 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 94,805 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 84,966 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 82,926 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 81,065 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 77,944 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 74,145 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 74,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2014 70,277 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2013 69,445 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 68,873 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 May 2011 67,582 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 May 2011 67,582 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 65,125 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 63,310 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 62,075 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 62,075 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 59,901 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 59,891 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 47,465 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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R13 EBS is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R13 EBS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R13 EBS registered?

R13 EBS is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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