2001 Toyota MR2 1.8L Petrol · Y423 BCE
2001 Toyota MR2 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 05 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 95,274 miles. MOT expired on 03 Feb 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA MR2
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,274 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y423 BCE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/08/2023
- 95,274 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y423 BCE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Toyota Mr2 (Y423 BCE) between January 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Y423 BCE Mileage History
- 28/01/202293,432 mi
- 04/02/202293,445 mi+13 mi
- 10/08/202395,274 mi+1,829 mi
Average of roughly 1,204 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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