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E5 DSM

2000 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,935 mi
Last recorded125,935 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Toyota MR278,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 DSM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 125,935 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 125,801 miles

both front suspension arms are stating to corrode

hand brake has been over adjusted

Pass 9 Aug 2018 125,794 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 125,794 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2017 125,539 miles

advise front wiper blades worn but still clearing screen advise to replace

advise o/s n/s front brake discs corroded on inside surfaces

advise slight leak from exhaust

Fail 19 Jul 2017 125,497 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 124,512 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 124,511 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 123,465 miles

Front brake disc rusty inner faces.

Under covers fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2015 123,465 miles

Front brake disc rusty inner faces.

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Under covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2014 122,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs rusty faces

cracking in side wall of tyrs osf

Pass 1 Nov 2013 120,390 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front under cover loose

Pass 26 Sep 2012 119,217 miles

coolant hose insecure

osf brake inner face rusty

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

area under front bonnet coverd in

bulb out in high level stop lamp

Fail 26 Sep 2012 119,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

area under front bonnet coverd in

bulb out in high level stop lamp

coolant hose insecure

osf brake inner face rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2011 117,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre spliting on side wall

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 114,696 miles

All discs have surface rust from standing

Pass 30 Apr 2009 110,610 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 110,610 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 110,598 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2008 103,462 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 103,462 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 May 2007 95,418 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 65,488 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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E5 DSM is a 2000 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2000 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 78,159 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 E5 DSM, 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 26 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E5 DSM registered?

E5 DSM is a 2000 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 August 2000.

Is E5 DSM safe to buy?

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