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Toyota MR2

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,794 cc

Y259 YCWMOT history

Y259 YCW is a silver petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 13 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2025 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 123,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Dec 2025
Mileage
123,838 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2024
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y259 YCW
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
13 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y259 YCW was last recorded at 123,838 miles on 13 Dec 2024, 481 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,357 miles · 16 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
481 miles
Average per year
3,792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 123,838 miles
  • 2023 – 121,928 miles
  • 2022 – 120,271 miles
  • 2021 – 117,662 miles
  • 2019 – 117,437 miles
  • 2018 – 116,649 miles
  • 2017 – 116,500 miles
  • 2016 – 116,089 miles
  • 2015 – 115,370 miles
  • 2014 – 112,535 miles
  • 2013 – 108,297 miles
  • 2012 – 100,049 miles
  • 2011 – 93,457 miles
  • 2010 – 89,374 miles
  • 2008 – 82,099 miles
  • 2007 – 70,703 miles
  • 2006 – 52,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,838 miles
  • AdvisoryFront coil springs corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,838 miles (+481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    123,838 miles
    Test number
    683245592671
    • AdvisoryFront coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass123,357 miles (+3)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    123,357 miles
    Test number
    202239184654
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail123,354 miles (+1,426)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,354 miles
    Test number
    333621660912
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass121,928 miles (+1,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    121,928 miles
    Test number
    750126463844
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass120,271 miles (+60)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    120,271 miles
    Test number
    778325954116
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail120,211 miles (+2,549)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,211 miles
    Test number
    801624279337
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass117,662 miles (+225)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    117,662 miles
    Test number
    274474831125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,437 miles (+788)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    117,437 miles
    Test number
    482510773986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass116,649 miles (+149)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    116,649 miles
    Test number
    129052733509
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front & rear both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass116,500 miles (+411)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    116,500 miles
    Test number
    304660583865
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both bottom ball joint boots perishing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front shocks corroded (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  11. Pass116,089 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    116,089 miles
    Test number
    256047905310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail116,089 miles (+719)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,089 miles
    Test number
    195315182283
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass115,370 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    115,370 miles
    Test number
    578223815221
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail115,370 miles (+2,835)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,370 miles
    Test number
    726243515210
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass112,535 miles (+25)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    112,535 miles
    Test number
    635791934229
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear brake effort increase uneven but not excessive

  16. Fail112,510 miles (+4,213)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,510 miles
    Test number
    695144524251
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear brake effort increase uneven but not excessive

  17. Pass108,297 miles (+19)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    108,297 miles
    Test number
    238536433289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteInspection covers fitted above/below front to back of vehicle
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteWheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

  18. Fail108,278 miles (+8,229)3 failures1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,278 miles
    Test number
    985554333287
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHandbrake travel becoming excessive
    • NoteInspection covers fitted above/below front to back of vehicle
    • NoteN/s/r brake disc very badly corroded - very limited contact area
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteWheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

  19. Pass100,049 miles (+2,084)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    100,049 miles
    Test number
    139783932296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass97,965 miles (+4,508)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    97,965 miles
    Test number
    698540562054
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front and near side rear disc brakes slightly pitted on the inner face
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOff side wiper blade smearing screen slightly
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass93,457 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    93,457 miles
    Test number
    338423651016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail93,369 miles (+3,995)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,369 miles
    Test number
    957908641027
    • DangerousNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  23. Pass89,374 miles (+41)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    89,374 miles
    Test number
    630824150012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  24. Fail89,333 miles (+7,234)1 dangerous4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,333 miles
    Test number
    591850750079
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  25. Pass82,099 miles (+11,396)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    82,099 miles
    Test number
    111657648272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass70,703 miles (+5,994)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    70,703 miles
    Test number
    171060857212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass64,709 miles (+11,982)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    64,709 miles
    Test number
    183206667467
    • NoteHandbrake has long travel.
    • NoteSmall chips in O/S of windscreen.

  28. Pass52,727 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    52,727 miles
    Test number
    272343876077
    • NoteXxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

  29. Fail52,727 miles2 failures2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,727 miles
    Test number
    952423576067
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • NoteNearside and offside front shock absorbers leaking fluid.

Questions about Y259 YCW

Does Y259 YCW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y259 YCW expired on 12 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y259 YCW?
The MOT on Y259 YCW expired on 12 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y259 YCW done?
Y259 YCW was recorded at 123,838 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2024, an average of 3,792 miles a year.
Has Y259 YCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y259 YCW has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on Y259 YCW 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 Y259 YCW find?
Y259 YCW passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2024 with 2 advisories: front coil springs corroded; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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