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W149 JKS

2000 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

98,099 mi
Last recorded98,099 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW149 JKS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 98,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 98,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 96,010 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 95,583 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 95,460 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 95,456 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 94,945 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 91,888 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 87,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 87,789 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 87,490 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 87,455 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 87,455 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 85,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2014 85,172 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2013 82,915 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 8,003 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 76,460 miles

Front brake discs slight wear

Offside and nearside rear tyres wearing low

Some free movement during brake pedal travel

Pass 18 Jun 2010 75,599 miles

Front brake disks worn.

N/S/R brake disc(inner) corroded.

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

Pass 29 May 2009 69,624 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 69,612 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Handbrake lever nearing the height of its travel when applied. adjustment advised soon

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Radiator corroded, some cooling fins missing

Rear registration plate slightly discoloured

Pass 5 Jun 2008 65,732 miles

both front tyres worn on inner tread edges.

coolent radiator in very poor condition.

Fail 27 May 2008 65,719 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner tread edges.

coolent radiator in very poor condition.

Pass 24 May 2007 55,644 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 53,202 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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W149 JKS is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W149 JKS, 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.

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W149 JKS is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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