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W459 VHK

2000 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

107,804 mi
Last recorded107,804 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW459 VHK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 107,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Offside Front Wing corroded

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 107,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Offside Front Wing corroded

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 95,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2024 83,059 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion to vehicles suspension components front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 83,059 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion to vehicles suspension components front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 80,466 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 80,465 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 215/40zr16 86w pirelli p zero nero (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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 inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 78,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Starting to yellow (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Starting to yellow (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 75,082 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 72,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 70,329 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 69,139 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 67,900 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 64,876 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 57,296 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 52,817 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 46,884 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 46,884 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 45,627 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 43,283 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces. front brake pads scored. rear number plate starting to separate

Pass 1 Jul 2010 40,235 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 36,239 miles

power steering pipes starting to rust by around steering rack

Fail 25 Jun 2009 36,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

power steering pipes starting to rust by around steering rack

Pass 1 Jul 2008 33,349 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 30,271 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 30,271 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 28,399 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 28,396 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 24,292 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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W459 VHK is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 W459 VHK, 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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W459 VHK is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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