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Y30 FER

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,716 mi
Last recorded12,716 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY30 FER
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 12,716 miles

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 12,702 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 11,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable rusty (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 11,879 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 11,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 11,062 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 10,785 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 10,215 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 9,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement JUST ACCEPTABLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement JUST ACCEPTABLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake slightly low offside rear

Pass 9 Nov 2017 8,685 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 7,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement JUST ACCEPTABLE (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement JUST ACCEPTABLE (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 5,729 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 4,589 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 4,344 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 4,365 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 4,357 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2007 4,209 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 3,951 miles

damage to steering wheel

slight play in steering

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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Y30 FER is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 71,549 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 Y30 FER, 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 25 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y30 FER is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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