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Toyota MR2

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,794 cc

Y281 YGGMOT history

Y281 YGG is a silver petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 114,297 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Sept 2025
Mileage
114,297 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2024
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 YGG
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
31 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 YGG was last recorded at 114,297 miles on 17 Sept 2024, 3,804 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,493 miles · 22 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
3,804 miles
Average per year
4,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 114,297 miles
  • 2023 – 110,493 miles
  • 2022 – 101,119 miles
  • 2021 – 93,091 miles
  • 2018 – 93,090 miles
  • 2016 – 90,347 miles
  • 2015 – 85,470 miles
  • 2014 – 80,434 miles
  • 2013 – 74,342 miles
  • 2012 – 68,723 miles
  • 2011 – 62,297 miles
  • 2010 – 55,588 miles
  • 2009 – 50,219 miles
  • 2008 – 43,745 miles
  • 2007 – 36,997 miles
  • 2006 – 30,631 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,297 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass114,297 miles (+3,804)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    114,297 miles
    Test number
    555384711988
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass110,493 miles (+9,374)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    110,493 miles
    Test number
    678847636308
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass101,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    101,119 miles
    Test number
    301687502543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail101,119 miles (+8,028)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,119 miles
    Test number
    246441596623
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

  5. Pass93,091 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    93,091 miles
    Test number
    630106106551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,090 miles (+2,743)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    93,090 miles
    Test number
    518317112731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  7. Pass90,347 miles (+4,877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    90,347 miles
    Test number
    561282820631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  8. Pass85,470 miles (+5,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    85,470 miles
    Test number
    743636013111
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryHand.brake,reading.low

  9. Pass80,434 miles (+6,092)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    80,434 miles
    Test number
    398830114212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,342 miles (+5,619)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    74,342 miles
    Test number
    126184113214
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads low.

  11. Pass68,723 miles (+6,426)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    68,723 miles
    Test number
    798970632247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,297 miles (+6,709)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    62,297 miles
    Test number
    457484221230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside headlamp dip beam aim on lower height limit
    • NoteWindscreen chip damage

  13. Fail55,588 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,588 miles
    Test number
    793648310254
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust - visual access restricted
    • NoteNearside headlamp dip beam aim on lower limit
    • NoteRoad wheels corroding - all

  14. Pass55,588 miles (+5,369)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    55,588 miles
    Test number
    794528310210
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust - visual access restricted
    • NoteNearside headlamp dip beam aim on lower limit
    • NoteRoad wheels corroding - all

  15. Pass50,219 miles (+6,474)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    50,219 miles
    Test number
    991951239277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,745 miles (+6,748)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    43,745 miles
    Test number
    924945738261
    • NoteHandbrake lever travel near limit
    • NoteSlight corrosion o/s & n/s rear brake discs

  17. Pass36,997 miles (+6,366)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    36,997 miles
    Test number
    232172637265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    30,631 miles
    Test number
    491761346210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y281 YGG

Does Y281 YGG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y281 YGG expired on 16 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y281 YGG?
The MOT on Y281 YGG expired on 16 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y281 YGG done?
Y281 YGG was recorded at 114,297 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2024, an average of 4,634 miles a year.
Has Y281 YGG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 YGG has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on Y281 YGG 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 Y281 YGG find?
Y281 YGG passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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