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Y493 YKN

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

45,055 mi
Last recorded45,055 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY493 YKN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 45,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 45,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 45,004 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 41,485 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 36,684 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 36,684 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 33,202 miles

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

Pass 9 Sep 2019 28,222 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 23,576 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 16,917 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish.

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish.

Offside Front tyre starting to perish.

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 20 Jul 2016 12,480 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 12,415 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 11,812 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 11,277 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 10,992 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 10,428 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 9,872 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 9,695 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 9,275 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 8,608 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 8,308 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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Y493 YKN is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y493 YKN, 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 Y493 YKN registered?

Y493 YKN is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 3 August 2001.

Is Y493 YKN safe to buy?

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