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Toyota MR2

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

S42 UASMOT history

S42 UAS is a red petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 4 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 133,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
133,512 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S42 UAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S42 UAS was last recorded at 133,512 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 2,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jun 2013: 103,530 miles, lower than 103,538 miles on 3 Jun 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
131,213 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,299 miles
Average per year
2,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,512 miles
  • 2024 – 131,213 miles
  • 2023 – 129,546 miles
  • 2021 – 126,776 miles
  • 2020 – 125,419 miles
  • 2019 – 123,217 miles
  • 2017 – 121,020 miles
  • 2016 – 119,083 miles
  • 2015 – 111,557 miles
  • 2014 – 107,762 miles
  • 2013 – 103,530 miles
  • 2011 – 98,920 miles
  • 2010 – 95,731 miles
  • 2009 – 92,839 miles
  • 2008 – 87,550 miles
  • 2007 – 83,217 miles
  • 2006 – 77,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,512 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,512 miles (+2,299)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    133,512 miles
    Test number
    206650564529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass131,213 miles (+1,667)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    131,213 miles
    Test number
    374037100702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,546 miles (+2,770)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    129,546 miles
    Test number
    211537406133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,776 miles (+3)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    126,776 miles
    Test number
    209191263609
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Fail126,773 miles (+1,354)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,773 miles
    Test number
    315973614216
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass125,419 miles (+2,202)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    125,419 miles
    Test number
    339201123855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass123,217 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    123,217 miles
    Test number
    691510778864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail123,216 miles (+2,196)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,216 miles
    Test number
    188566996723
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass121,020 miles (+1,937)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    121,020 miles
    Test number
    306324365983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,083 miles (+7,526)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    119,083 miles
    Test number
    683939759748
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  11. Pass111,557 miles (+3,795)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    111,557 miles
    Test number
    275129165109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass107,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    107,762 miles
    Test number
    819769044107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail107,762 miles (+4,232)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,762 miles
    Test number
    937729944167
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass103,530 miles (-8)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    103,530 miles
    Test number
    247495953431
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust join rusty

  15. Fail103,538 miles (+4,618)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,538 miles
    Test number
    387624353184
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust join rusty

  16. Pass98,920 miles (+3,189)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    98,920 miles
    Test number
    289760901312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    95,731 miles
    Test number
    971879190225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail95,730 miles (+2,891)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,730 miles
    Test number
    442609790261
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass92,839 miles (+5,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    92,839 miles
    Test number
    384742809340
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass87,550 miles (+4,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    87,550 miles
    Test number
    634811288289
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass83,217 miles (+5,812)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    83,217 miles
    Test number
    300805087414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass77,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    77,405 miles
    Test number
    664676006339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail77,405 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,405 miles
    Test number
    790126906392
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Questions about S42 UAS

Does S42 UAS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S42 UAS is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S42 UAS?
The MOT on S42 UAS is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S42 UAS done?
S42 UAS was recorded at 133,512 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 2,940 miles a year.
Has S42 UAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S42 UAS has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on S42 UAS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jun 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S42 UAS find?
S42 UAS passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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