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RO02 WYC

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,278 mi
Last recorded105,278 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 WYC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 105,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

plastic covers over inner +outer sills +underside of vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2024 101,102 miles

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

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

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2023 97,426 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s inner +outer sills corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic covers over inner sills +underbody obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2023 97,425 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s inner +outer sills corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic covers over inner sills +underbody obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2022 94,787 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 93,205 miles

n/s+o/s headlamps faded

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2020 91,308 miles

Covers under vehicle obscuring inspection.

Fail 8 Oct 2020 91,308 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Covers under vehicle obscuring inspection.

Pass 22 Oct 2019 89,231 miles

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

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

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2019 89,231 miles

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

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

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

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2018 83,845 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 83,845 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings lower joint won to exess (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 79,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

plastic covers under vehicle

Pass 27 Sep 2016 72,277 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 21 Sep 2016 78,122 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Sep 2015 66,204 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 61,672 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2014 61,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 55,620 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 76,921 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 47,252 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 47,252 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 42,255 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 36,927 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre cracking on outer wall

offside front tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 3 Sep 2008 31,885 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 27,215 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 21,709 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 21,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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RO02 WYC is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 RO02 WYC, 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 RO02 WYC registered?

RO02 WYC is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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