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A1 FHJ

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,578 mi
Last recorded103,578 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 FHJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 103,578 miles

slight oil on undertray

Pass 27 Dec 2024 102,776 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Back plate deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2024 101,726 miles

Front Coil spring corroded front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 100,721 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 100,221 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 99,487 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 98,731 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 96,996 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 95,549 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 95,549 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine management light illuminated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 94,115 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 92,344 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 89,399 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 89,399 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 84,509 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 78,547 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 78,547 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2012 71,911 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2011 65,277 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 57,521 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 49,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 49,689 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 42,461 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres starting to crack

creaking from both front suspension strut top bearings

Fail 15 Feb 2007 35,328 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 35,328 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?

Based on 602,130 MOT tests across 48,586 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
3,018
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
48,586
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,842
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,398
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,783
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 19,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,393
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A1 FHJ is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 71,549 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota MR2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 36,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A1 FHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota MR2 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 25 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A1 FHJ registered?

A1 FHJ is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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