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S5 MRU

2000 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

72,785 mi
Last recorded72,785 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 MRU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 72,785 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 72,338 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 72,338 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 71,929 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 70,788 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 70,186 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 May 2017 69,634 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2017 69,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 69,034 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 69,034 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 68,351 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 68,351 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 67,429 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 66,404 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 65,393 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 63,946 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 62,875 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 62,338 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 61,628 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 61,628 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 May 2007 59,448 miles

Both front tyre have perished sidewalls, no cords exposed 185/55R15

Fail 17 May 2007 59,448 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both front tyres have perished sidewalls , no cords exposed 185/55/15

Pass 27 Apr 2006 56,510 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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S5 MRU is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2000 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 78,159 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 S5 MRU, 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 26 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 S5 MRU registered?

S5 MRU is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 10 May 2000.

Is S5 MRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 MRU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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