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Toyota MR2

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,794 cc

178 PHMOT history

178 PH is a black petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 24 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 71,155 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
71,155 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,778 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
178 PH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,794 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

178 PH was last recorded at 71,155 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 766 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,389 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
766 miles
Average per year
2,778 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,155 miles
  • 2025 – 70,389 miles
  • 2024 – 69,330 miles
  • 2023 – 68,237 miles
  • 2022 – 67,364 miles
  • 2021 – 66,411 miles
  • 2020 – 65,613 miles
  • 2019 – 64,321 miles
  • 2018 – 62,112 miles
  • 2017 – 59,980 miles
  • 2016 – 56,351 miles
  • 2015 – 51,925 miles
  • 2014 – 49,097 miles
  • 2013 – 45,591 miles
  • 2012 – 43,498 miles
  • 2011 – 39,834 miles
  • 2010 – 37,102 miles
  • 2009 – 32,942 miles
  • 2008 – 27,323 miles
  • 2007 – 21,126 miles
  • 2006 – 15,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,155 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all front & rear suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s inner floors / floor to sills / inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • All front & rear suspension components corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips to screen

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,155 miles (+766)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    71,155 miles
    Test number
    390586882245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all front & rear suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s inner floors / floor to sills / inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass70,389 miles (+1,059)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    70,389 miles
    Test number
    667725367081
    • AdvisoryAll front and rear suspension components corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm bush very perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel

  3. Pass69,330 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    69,330 miles
    Test number
    664256814695
    • AdvisoryAll front & rear suspension components corroded.

  4. Fail69,330 miles (+1,093)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,330 miles
    Test number
    936785228956
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll front & rear suspension components corroded.
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel

  5. Pass68,237 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    68,237 miles
    Test number
    706985325362
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips to screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all front & rear suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll plastic under covers loose

  6. Fail68,234 miles (+870)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,234 miles
    Test number
    868257802220
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips to screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all front & rear suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll plastic under covers loose
    • AdvisoryRear brakes noisy

  7. Pass67,364 miles (+953)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    67,364 miles
    Test number
    245790829426
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil all 4 (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass66,411 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    66,411 miles
    Test number
    590523705486
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroding

  9. Fail66,411 miles (+798)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,411 miles
    Test number
    638533175870
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle flexi brake hose (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroding

  10. Pass65,613 miles (+47)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    65,613 miles
    Test number
    398174302092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded

  11. Fail65,566 miles (+1,245)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,566 miles
    Test number
    331417536139
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by gearbox mounting and where it bolts to chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded

  12. Pass64,321 miles (+2,209)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    64,321 miles
    Test number
    131735706216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass62,112 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    62,112 miles
    Test number
    274848845316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Fail62,111 miles (+2,131)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,111 miles
    Test number
    732046701387
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass59,980 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    59,980 miles
    Test number
    914318264617
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail59,979 miles (+3,628)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,979 miles
    Test number
    308881048347
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass56,351 miles (+4,426)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    56,351 miles
    Test number
    384067079969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,925 miles (+2,828)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    51,925 miles
    Test number
    137485995102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,097 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    49,097 miles
    Test number
    316036694121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner shoulder 185/55/15 V

  20. Fail49,097 miles (+3,506)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,097 miles
    Test number
    167606794149
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner shoulder 185/55/15 V

  21. Pass45,591 miles (+2,093)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    45,591 miles
    Test number
    368194303258
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass43,498 miles (+3,664)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    43,498 miles
    Test number
    548960302203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    39,834 miles
    Test number
    969711401222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail39,834 miles (+2,732)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,834 miles
    Test number
    516460501213
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

  25. Pass37,102 miles (+4,160)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    37,102 miles
    Test number
    810736990142
    • AdvisoryFront brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteFront brake disc rusty

  26. Pass32,942 miles (+5,619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    32,942 miles
    Test number
    470391209276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass27,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    27,323 miles
    Test number
    482904708257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail27,323 miles (+6,197)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,323 miles
    Test number
    970387498164
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass21,126 miles (+6,103)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    21,126 miles
    Test number
    411348597125
    • NoteFront tyres tread stepped on inside edge

  30. Pass15,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    15,023 miles
    Test number
    263741296431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 178 PH

What vehicle is registration 178 PH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 178 PH on a black petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 24 Jul 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 178 PH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 178 PH is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 178 PH?
The MOT on 178 PH is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 178 PH done?
178 PH was recorded at 71,155 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 2,778 miles a year.
Has 178 PH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 178 PH has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on 178 PH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 178 PH find?
178 PH passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all front & rear suspension components; suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s inner floors / floor to sills / inner sills, and 1 more.

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