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AV51 CXJ

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

64,506 mi
Last recorded64,506 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 CXJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 64,506 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four also undersealed (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Ans undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 64,485 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four also undersealed (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Ans undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 63,997 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2025 63,989 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Lower coolant pipe has slight leak

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

coolant level low

Pass 21 May 2024 63,727 miles

Front suspension components corroded and/or undersealed

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 26 May 2023 63,439 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts and suspension componants (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 63,429 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both fronts and suspension componants (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 63,110 miles

Coil spring corroded osf/nsf and all suspension componants (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2022 63,110 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure cable is cable tied to caliper not using metal retaining clip liable to snap cable tie and fail (1.1.15 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded osf/nsf and all suspension componants (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 62,680 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 62,675 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 62,043 miles

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

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

outer sills covered,undertrays fitted

parking brake 18%

Pass 23 Feb 2018 61,132 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 61,132 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 60,794 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 60,794 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 60,791 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inside sidewall

Pass 2 Dec 2015 60,492 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 60,492 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 59,709 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 59,709 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 56,235 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 51,135 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel

plastic oversills fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2011 47,289 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 47,289 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 41,679 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 41,677 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 41,278 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 37,200 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 34,284 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 31,735 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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AV51 CXJ is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV51 CXJ, 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 AV51 CXJ registered?

AV51 CXJ is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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