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V42 LHG

2007 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

132,697 mi
Last recorded132,697 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Toyota MR294,628 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV42 LHG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 132,697 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear sill damged

offside rear lower rose joint worn

rear brake back plates corroded

rear inner sills starting to corrode

Fail 13 Mar 2025 132,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside rear sill damged

offside rear lower rose joint worn

rear brake back plates corroded

rear inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 23 Oct 2023 132,658 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front to rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected both (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected both (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 132,655 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front to rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected both (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected both (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 128,341 miles

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected both front back plate,s missing (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected both rear back plate,s corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both slightly opaque (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 128,333 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected all back plates corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 120,663 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 113,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 26 Jan 2018 111,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 111,465 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s sun visor insecure

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2016 109,202 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 109,194 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush as marked (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 109,187 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 107,706 miles

brake pipes protected with grease

general corrosion

Fail 28 Jan 2015 107,704 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipes protected with grease

general corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2013 104,922 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

nearside rear outer cv gaiter leaking grease slightly

offside rear inner drive shaft cv gaiter leaking grease slightly

Fail 28 Oct 2013 104,593 miles

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside rear drive shaft outer gaiter pin holed & leaking grease

offside rear drive shaft inner gaiter leaking grease

Pass 22 Nov 2012 103,233 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 103,232 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 101,957 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 101,957 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 96,540 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 96,540 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 88,571 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 88,571 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 79,109 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 79,109 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 66,356 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 66,043 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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V42 LHG is a 2007 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

Across all 2007 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 94,628 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 V42 LHG, 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 19 years old, this Toyota MR2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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V42 LHG is a 2007 Toyota MR2, first registered on 16 April 2007.

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