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W437 MFJ

2000 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,815 mi
Last recorded111,815 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW437 MFJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 111,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs scored

engine management warning light on at time of test

exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

nearside front brake backing plate corroded

Fail 18 May 2012 111,815 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs scored

engine management warning light on at time of test

exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

nearside front brake backing plate corroded

Pass 20 May 2011 102,244 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front coil springs heavily corroded on upper coils.

front headlamp lenses faded.

front shock absorber gaiters split.

light misfire/hesitation at idle/fast idle.

rear exhaust/catalytic converter mount bracket deteriorated causing hole in cat, not inadequately supported.

vehicle failed Basic Emisions Test and narrowly passed CAT test.

Fail 19 May 2011 102,244 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front coil springs heavily corroded on upper coils.

front headlamp lenses faded.

front shock absorber gaiters split.

light misfire/hesitation at idle/fast idle.

rear exhaust/catalytic converter mount bracket deteriorated causing hole in cat, not inadequately supported.

vehicle failed Basic Emisions Test and narrowly passed CAT test.

Pass 25 May 2010 95,157 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 25 May 2010 95,157 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

hand brake lever has very little reserve travel

Pass 21 May 2009 88,282 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2009 88,282 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 81,419 miles

Small stone chips in windscreen.

Nearside rear tyre 3mm on outer section.

Advise front tyres startinh to wear on inner edges.

Exhaust heat sheild insecure causing engine rattle.

Front brake discs slightly corroding on inner edges.

Pass 24 May 2007 75,236 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 75,236 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2006 66,630 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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W437 MFJ is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 W437 MFJ, 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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W437 MFJ is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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