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Toyota MR2

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,794 cc

Y872 DNUMOT history

Y872 DNU is a silver petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 77,677 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2025
Mileage
77,677 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
430 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y872 DNU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,794 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y872 DNU was last recorded at 77,677 miles on 4 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Apr 2007: 43,591 miles, lower than 69,802 miles on 14 Apr 2006.
  • 19 Jun 2014: 53,102 miles, lower than 55,097 miles on 11 Jun 2014.
  • 4 Aug 2024: 77,677 miles, lower than 133,231 miles on 14 Aug 2023.

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
133,231 miles · 14 Aug 2023
Average per year
430 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 77,677 miles
  • 2023 – 133,231 miles
  • 2022 – 74,927 miles
  • 2020 – 73,140 miles
  • 2019 – 70,802 miles
  • 2018 – 62,390 miles
  • 2017 – 56,557 miles
  • 2016 – 56,355 miles
  • 2015 – 55,860 miles
  • 2014 – 53,102 miles
  • 2013 – 54,292 miles
  • 2012 – 53,930 miles
  • 2011 – 53,926 miles
  • 2010 – 52,866 miles
  • 2009 – 49,869 miles
  • 2007 – 43,591 miles
  • 2006 – 69,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,677 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear underseal underneath

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 (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous7 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front abs sensor wire insecure and fouling on coil spring

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass77,677 miles (-55,554)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    77,677 miles
    Test number
    160905439113
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear underseal underneath

  2. Pass133,231 miles (+58,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    133,231 miles
    Test number
    730306911404
    • AdvisoryWelding re pairs heavily under sealed

  3. Pass74,927 miles (+1,787)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    74,927 miles
    Test number
    614447808635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side wishbone corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass73,140 miles (+2,338)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    73,140 miles
    Test number
    602096231050
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both side front

  5. Pass70,802 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,802 miles
    Test number
    459257127691
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Fail70,802 miles (+8,412)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,802 miles
    Test number
    694214328809
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass62,390 miles (+3,657)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    62,390 miles
    Test number
    324976541511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,733 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    58,733 miles
    Test number
    292530649583
    • AdvisoryOffside Front abs sensor wire insecure and fouling on coil spring
    • AdvisoryClutch flexi pipe fouling on pipe (chaffed)
    • AdvisoryEngine managment light remains illuminated

  9. Fail58,733 miles (+2,176)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,733 miles
    Test number
    887078944724
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front abs sensor wire insecure and fouling on coil spring
    • AdvisoryClutch flexi pipe fouling on pipe (chaffed)
    • AdvisoryEngine managment light remains illuminated

  10. Pass56,557 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    56,557 miles
    Test number
    836336605943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,355 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    56,355 miles
    Test number
    869785793952
    • AdvisoryEng man light on

  12. Fail56,351 miles (+491)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,351 miles
    Test number
    474683982982
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEng man light on

  13. Pass55,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    55,860 miles
    Test number
    936279765185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,860 miles (+2,758)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,860 miles
    Test number
    116138065155
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass53,102 miles (-1,995)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    53,102 miles
    Test number
    266980774122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,097 miles (+805)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,097 miles
    Test number
    379682864120
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass54,292 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    54,292 miles
    Test number
    675434763180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail54,282 miles (+352)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,282 miles
    Test number
    547595453162
    • FailureNearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass53,930 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    53,930 miles
    Test number
    519152812028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail53,926 miles (+1,060)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,926 miles
    Test number
    455388741333
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  21. Pass52,866 miles (+28)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    52,866 miles
    Test number
    200396220354
    • NoteN/S rear brake disc worn

  22. Fail52,838 miles (+1,006)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,838 miles
    Test number
    443352220328
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteN/S rear brake disc worn

  23. Pass51,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    51,832 miles
    Test number
    980978780170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail51,832 miles (+6)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,832 miles
    Test number
    484218280164
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  25. Fail51,826 miles (+1,957)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,826 miles
    Test number
    801374270163
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass49,869 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    49,869 miles
    Test number
    160568579108
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  27. Fail49,862 miles (+6,271)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,862 miles
    Test number
    302629249199
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteClutch pipe damaged

  28. Pass43,591 miles (-26,211)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    43,591 miles
    Test number
    330373197051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass69,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    69,802 miles
    Test number
    752334706173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y872 DNU

Does Y872 DNU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y872 DNU expired on 13 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y872 DNU?
The MOT on Y872 DNU expired on 13 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y872 DNU done?
Y872 DNU was recorded at 77,677 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2024, an average of 430 miles a year.
Has Y872 DNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y872 DNU has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on Y872 DNU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 3 Apr 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y872 DNU find?
Y872 DNU passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2024 with 6 advisories: front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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