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BF51 KBJ

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

52,661 mi
Last recorded52,661 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 KBJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 52,661 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x2 (2.7.3)

Rear tyres treads perishing

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all x4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 52,661 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x2 (2.7.3)

Rear tyres treads perishing

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all x4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 52,653 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

front tyres slightly perished and rear tyre edges slightly worn

Pass 9 Feb 2015 51,352 miles

Both front tyres deteriorated.

Both rear tyres wearing edges.

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 50,093 miles

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion on brake and suspension components

Fail 5 Feb 2014 50,067 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion on brake and suspension components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 49,076 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 48,320 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 42,797 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 42,670 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 36,802 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 5 May 2009 36,274 miles

Both rear very close to the minimum requirements

Pass 30 Jun 2008 36,212 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 36,212 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 30,704 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 30,704 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 20,297 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 20,216 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BF51 KBJ is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BF51 KBJ, 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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BF51 KBJ is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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