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Y50 PGM

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,324 mi
Last recorded84,324 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY50 PGM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 84,324 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 82,067 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 79,820 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES {SLIGHT RUN OUT} (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 79,816 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel HANDBRAKE (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES {SLIGHT RUN OUT} (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 77,422 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES ON THE INSIDE FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake slack adjuster worn, but not excessively HAND BRAKE WORKS IN THE BRAKE ROLLER TEST BUT, TRAVEL IS HIGH (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 75,194 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 75,175 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 73,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 70,918 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 68,430 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 65,492 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 62,832 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 60,229 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 57,070 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 54,062 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 50,692 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 50,692 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 47,979 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 47,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 43,727 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 39,261 miles

front number plate cracked

hand brake travel long

nsf washer jet missing screen

Pass 5 Feb 2008 34,724 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 31,322 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2006 26,689 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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Y50 PGM is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 Y50 PGM, 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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Y50 PGM is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 17 March 2001.

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