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W78 XCX

2000 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

87,960 mi
Last recorded87,960 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW78 XCX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 87,960 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake has long travel

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded x2 to pinion housing (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 87,765 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded x2 to pinion housing (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 82,148 miles

EM light is on

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 82,140 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

EM light is on

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 78,557 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED

COVERS FITTED UNDER VEHICLE

FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

N/S/F/ TYRE CRACKED

Pass 12 Jul 2023 73,067 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 73,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2022 72,961 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 72,925 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 72,925 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 72,430 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 72,204 miles

All power steering pipes corroded

Engine management light illuminated car registered before 1 July 2003

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear inner sills have slight corrosion on surface

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2019 72,179 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top of exhaust / hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All power steering pipes corroded

Engine management light illuminated car registered before 1 July 2003

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear inner sills have slight corrosion on surface

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2018 69,601 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 69,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement brake caliper. (1.1.15 (e))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 68,902 miles

Anti roll bar corroded

Engine management light on

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

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

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2016 67,969 miles

Front anti roll bar corroded on surface

Front both brake discs slight corrosion on surface edge

Front tyres slightly perished on outer surface

Offside Front coil spring corroded on top

Rear both brake discs slight corrosion on surface edge

Rear both hand brake cable mounting areas corroded

Rear sump has slight mist of oil

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

engine light illuminated

under-trays fitted obscuring underside components rear/front

underside power steering main pipe slightly corroded

underside steering column flexi joint slightly corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2016 67,945 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.D.3a)

Front anti roll bar corroded on surface

Front both brake discs slight corrosion on surface edge

Front tyres slightly perished on outer surface

Offside Front coil spring corroded on top

Rear both brake discs slight corrosion on surface edge

Rear both hand brake cable mounting areas corroded

Rear sump has slight mist of oil

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

engine light illuminated

under-trays fitted obscuring underside components rear/front

underside power steering main pipe slightly corroded

underside steering column flexi joint slightly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2015 66,283 miles

Both Sides Front Inner Rack Arms Have Slight Play

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 66,129 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 65,238 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 65,238 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 60,266 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 60,266 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 52,281 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 52,281 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 51,962 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 51,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 50,011 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 48,349 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 48,347 miles

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

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

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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W78 XCX is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 W78 XCX, 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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W78 XCX is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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