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TIG 1205

2001 Toyota MR2

Multi-colour Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,660 mi
Last recorded129,660 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIG 1205
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 129,660 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 127,915 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 126,848 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 124,620 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 122,300 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 121,516 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 121,512 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not checked

Rear screen missing

Pass 10 Aug 2016 119,584 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 119,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 118,929 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 31 Dec 2013 116,736 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 116,722 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 116,714 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 103,641 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 103,635 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 May 2009 96,900 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 86,754 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 67,341 miles

front pads half way worn

rear brake pads geting low

Fail 30 May 2006 51,295 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2006 51,295 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 50,755 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (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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TIG 1205 is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Multi-colour with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 TIG 1205, 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 TIG 1205 registered?

TIG 1205 is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is TIG 1205 safe to buy?

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