2000 Toyota Supra — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2000 Toyota Supra passed 84.3% of its 306 recorded MOT tests. Coupes & convertibles of a similar age fail 22.4% of the time, so this is 6.7pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (6.9%) and brakes (6.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rear fog lamp, service brake performance and component mounting prescribed areas — rear fog lamp alone was recorded 13 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 14.8% of 60-90k cars fail, rising to 21.8% once past 150k.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 21.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 17.9% in 2021 to 13.2% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 6.9% | 21 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.2% | 19 |
| 3 | Suspension | 4.3% | 13 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.9% | 12 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 3.6% | 11 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.3% | 10 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rear fog lamp | 13 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 11 |
| 3 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 10 |
| 4 | Catalyst emissions | 8 |
| 5 | Washers | 8 |
| 6 | Flexible brake hoses | 7 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 21.9% | 67 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.9% | 61 |
| 3 | Tyres | 16.7% | 51 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 14.4% | 44 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.8% | 33 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 4.6% | 14 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90k | 81 | 14.8% |
| 90-120k | 102 | 16.7% |
| 120-150k | 41 | 9.8% |
| 150k+ | 55 | 21.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 84 | 17.9% |
| 2022 | 67 | 16.4% |
| 2023 | 73 | 15.1% |
| 2024 | 44 | 13.6% |
| 2025 | 38 | 13.2% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Supra
On a 2000 Supra, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (6.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (6.2% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (4.3% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2000 Toyota Supras pass their MOT?
84.3% of the 306 2000 Toyota Supra MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 15.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Toyota Supra?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 6.9% of tests, followed by brakes (6.2%).
Does the 2000 Supra get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 14.8% in the 60-90k band to 21.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 306 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.