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Y903 PCT

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,614 mi
Last recorded137,614 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY903 PCT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 137,614 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2022 137,601 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 136,787 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 136,721 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 129,613 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 129,613 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 125,393 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 123,063 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 123,022 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack casing fractured (2.1.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 119,933 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres poor (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 116,138 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 115,041 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 109,377 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 104,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light indicating a fault ?

Fail 11 Oct 2012 104,141 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

engine management light indicating a fault ?

Fail 4 Aug 2010 96,290 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s front,o/s rear and n/s rear discs pitted & scored

Pass 4 Aug 2010 96,290 miles

o/s front,o/s rear and n/s rear discs pitted & scored

Pass 11 Sep 2009 85,008 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 77,864 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 1 Jun 2007 70,172 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 60,675 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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Y903 PCT 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 66.7%.

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 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 Y903 PCT, 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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Y903 PCT is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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