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Toyota MR2

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,794 cc

Y237 MHLMOT history

Y237 MHL is a silver petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 16 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 105,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2024
Mileage
105,623 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2024
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y237 MHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,794 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y237 MHL was last recorded at 105,623 miles on 3 Apr 2024, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,616 miles · 26 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
4,416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 105,623 miles
  • 2023 – 104,173 miles
  • 2022 – 101,012 miles
  • 2021 – 93,838 miles
  • 2019 – 91,343 miles
  • 2018 – 88,945 miles
  • 2017 – 87,044 miles
  • 2016 – 85,573 miles
  • 2015 – 82,905 miles
  • 2014 – 78,411 miles
  • 2013 – 75,681 miles
  • 2012 – 69,095 miles
  • 2011 – 61,337 miles
  • 2010 – 54,192 miles
  • 2009 – 46,570 miles
  • 2008 – 38,788 miles
  • 2007 – 32,905 miles
  • 2006 – 26,921 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail105,623 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail105,623 miles (+7)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,623 miles
    Test number
    107502945225
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. Fail105,616 miles (+1,443)2 dangerous17 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,616 miles
    Test number
    396389116451
    • DangerousFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides Worn
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed No fuel vehicle misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) U,J (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel insecure Bumper wing and inner wheel lining (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure Damaged (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sides inner outer sills hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorShock absorbers has negligible damping effect All (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension comp sub frames and sills corroded age related
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coolant hose bracket broken loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil low
    • AdvisoryRear Heat shield insecure Rattling
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass104,173 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    104,173 miles
    Test number
    857577850585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail104,173 miles (+3,161)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,173 miles
    Test number
    305990965462
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass101,012 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    101,012 miles
    Test number
    123147025188
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail101,012 miles (+7,174)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,012 miles
    Test number
    773898594680
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass93,838 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    93,838 miles
    Test number
    619253005254
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail93,838 miles (+2,495)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,838 miles
    Test number
    675717741595
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass91,343 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,343 miles
    Test number
    858099392520
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail91,343 miles (+2,398)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,343 miles
    Test number
    328158595006
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass88,945 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    88,945 miles
    Test number
    983505472500
    • AdvisoryEngine check light showing
    • AdvisoryFront springs corroded
    • AdvisoryGaiters torn on shock absorbers
    • AdvisoryWear in front anti roll bar mounting bushes
  12. Fail88,945 miles (+1,901)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,945 miles
    Test number
    549255991322
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine check light showing
    • AdvisoryFront springs corroded
    • AdvisoryGaiters torn on shock absorbers
    • AdvisoryWear in front anti roll bar mounting bushes
  13. Pass87,044 miles (+1,471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    87,044 miles
    Test number
    279688818724
    • AdvisoryGaiters torn on both front shock absorbers
    • AdvisoryRestricted movement on off side handbrake lever
  14. Pass85,573 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    85,573 miles
    Test number
    177030165590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,552 miles (+2,647)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,552 miles
    Test number
    743685437346
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  16. Pass82,905 miles (+4,494)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    82,905 miles
    Test number
    999942955177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    78,411 miles
    Test number
    246267054123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail78,411 miles (+2,730)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,411 miles
    Test number
    828027554175
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass75,681 miles (+6,586)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    75,681 miles
    Test number
    408717653173
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteUnder bonnet full plastic cover
  20. Pass69,095 miles (+7,758)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    69,095 miles
    Test number
    176764762130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,337 miles (+7,145)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    61,337 miles
    Test number
    727109751139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    54,192 miles
    Test number
    652265350170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail54,192 miles (+7,622)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,192 miles
    Test number
    921785650144
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
  24. Pass46,570 miles (+7,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    46,570 miles
    Test number
    483396069132
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  25. Pass38,788 miles (+5,883)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    38,788 miles
    Test number
    564652768153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,905 miles (+5,984)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    32,905 miles
    Test number
    602045657128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    26,921 miles
    Test number
    704858256120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y237 MHL

Does Y237 MHL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y237 MHL expired on 24 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y237 MHL?
The MOT on Y237 MHL expired on 24 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y237 MHL done?
Y237 MHL was recorded at 105,623 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2024, an average of 4,416 miles a year.
Has Y237 MHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y237 MHL has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on Y237 MHL 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 Y237 MHL find?
Y237 MHL failed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 4 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill; offside front coil spring fractured or broken, and 7 more.

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