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Y404 PBY

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,793 mi
Last recorded80,793 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY404 PBY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 80,793 miles

Age related corrosion underside of vehicle

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2026 80,793 miles

Age related corrosion underside of vehicle

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 79,901 miles

Brakepipes ends corroded

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded

Offside Front Plastic inner wing cover damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaks

Pass 14 Aug 2024 78,625 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 78,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2023 77,470 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaks

Fail 14 Aug 2023 77,469 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaks

Rear brakediscs corroded on inner face s

Pass 15 Aug 2022 76,766 miles

General vehicle condition corroded, oil leak, limited reserve travel on parking brake.

Pass 26 Jul 2021 75,215 miles

Brakepipes ends corroded limited reserve travel on parking lever

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components corroded

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2020 74,536 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 72,864 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 68,838 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 65,275 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 65,275 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 62,122 miles

covers on floors and engine

front springs rusting

Pass 15 Sep 2015 61,793 miles

covers on floors and engine

front springs rusting

Pass 29 Sep 2014 61,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front springs rusting

Pass 30 Aug 2013 60,298 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 58,629 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2011 55,029 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 51,054 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 51,044 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 43,655 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 39,350 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 34,999 miles

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

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

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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Y404 PBY is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y404 PBY, 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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What year was Y404 PBY registered?

Y404 PBY is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y404 PBY safe to buy?

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