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Toyota MR2

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,794 cc

Y278 HOOMOT history

Y278 HOO is a silver petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 3 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 105,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
105,242 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,364 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 HOO
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
3 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 HOO was last recorded at 105,242 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,240 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,364 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,242 miles
  • 2024 – 100,125 miles
  • 2023 – 98,495 miles
  • 2022 – 90,806 miles
  • 2021 – 80,242 miles
  • 2020 – 78,537 miles
  • 2019 – 78,288 miles
  • 2018 – 76,128 miles
  • 2016 – 73,671 miles
  • 2015 – 69,970 miles
  • 2014 – 68,555 miles
  • 2013 – 65,938 miles
  • 2012 – 59,943 miles
  • 2011 – 51,209 miles
  • 2010 – 44,126 miles
  • 2009 – 33,468 miles
  • 2008 – 29,368 miles
  • 2007 – 24,875 miles
  • 2006 – 19,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,242 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Both front tyre's in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,242 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    105,242 miles
    Test number
    455317756841
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail105,240 miles (+6)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,240 miles
    Test number
    529153222603
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail105,234 miles (+5,109)1 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,234 miles
    Test number
    887704392787
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust blanked (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass100,125 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    100,125 miles
    Test number
    406282952956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail100,124 miles (+1,629)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,124 miles
    Test number
    186149083307
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake clevis joint insecure bolt fitted in hole for clevis in Caliper not secure (1.1.15 (c))

  6. Pass98,495 miles (+7,689)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    98,495 miles
    Test number
    428957947579
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass90,806 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    90,806 miles
    Test number
    364014021700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail90,805 miles (+10,563)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,805 miles
    Test number
    237192285074
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside 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))

  9. Pass80,242 miles (+1,705)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    80,242 miles
    Test number
    237568299885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass78,537 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    78,537 miles
    Test number
    943102476459
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre's in poor condition

  11. Fail78,537 miles (+249)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,537 miles
    Test number
    122364306876
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall 205 50 15 86v (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre's in poor condition

  12. Pass78,288 miles (+2,160)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    78,288 miles
    Test number
    133353765321
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres in poor condition

  13. Pass76,128 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    76,128 miles
    Test number
    698690959861
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre's in poor condition
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall

  14. Fail76,128 miles (+2,457)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,128 miles
    Test number
    371325859300
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre's in poor condition
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall

  15. Pass73,671 miles (+3,701)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    73,671 miles
    Test number
    794371722826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,970 miles (+1,415)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    69,970 miles
    Test number
    760560869764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,555 miles (+2,617)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    68,555 miles
    Test number
    636812304346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,938 miles (+5,995)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    65,938 miles
    Test number
    355027573430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,943 miles (+8,734)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    59,943 miles
    Test number
    646975902321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,209 miles (+7,083)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    51,209 miles
    Test number
    966083971261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,126 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    44,126 miles
    Test number
    261301680205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,125 miles (+4,057)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,125 miles
    Test number
    350900380431
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass40,068 miles (+6,600)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    40,068 miles
    Test number
    354286670081
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wear inside edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wear inside edge

  24. Pass33,468 miles (+4,100)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,468 miles
    Test number
    110228479022
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges.

  25. Pass29,368 miles (+4,493)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    29,368 miles
    Test number
    140654378440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,875 miles (+5,328)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    24,875 miles
    Test number
    251145287038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    19,547 miles
    Test number
    424473666006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail19,547 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,547 miles
    Test number
    234672766047
    • 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)

Questions about Y278 HOO

Does Y278 HOO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y278 HOO expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y278 HOO?
The MOT on Y278 HOO expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y278 HOO done?
Y278 HOO was recorded at 105,242 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 4,364 miles a year.
Has Y278 HOO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 HOO has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y278 HOO 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 Y278 HOO find?
Y278 HOO passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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