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W235 AVE

2000 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

89,627 mi
Last recorded89,627 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW235 AVE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 89,627 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes perished slight both sides

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))

Offside Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 84,265 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 84,265 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 83,058 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 79,642 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 79,208 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 78,837 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 78,837 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 78,343 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 78,024 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 77,603 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 77,598 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 77,048 miles

Nearside wiper deteriorated but clearing screen effectively

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 76,366 miles

Front and rear number plates deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 75,166 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2013 74,023 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 72,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 70,474 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 21 Jun 2010 69,479 miles

hand brake travels near to stop

Pass 18 Jun 2009 67,499 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 65,939 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2007 63,871 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 60,250 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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W235 AVE is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W235 AVE, 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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What year was W235 AVE registered?

W235 AVE is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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