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AP51 VWW

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

53,158 mi
Last recorded53,158 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 VWW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 53,158 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 53,147 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Emissions test failed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 52,979 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 52,443 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 50,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 50,622 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 50,349 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 50,130 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 49,855 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 49,575 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 49,020 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 48,515 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 47,589 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 41,774 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 37,491 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 34,022 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 29,568 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 25,901 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 25,901 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 21,791 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 18,664 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 15,753 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Front Windscreen Damaged ( Light Scratching In Zone "B")

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 15,753 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Front Windscreen Damaged ( Light Scratching In Zone "B")

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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AP51 VWW is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AP51 VWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP51 VWW registered?

AP51 VWW is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is AP51 VWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 VWW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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