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CN51 KOR

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,576 mi
Last recorded101,576 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 KOR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 101,576 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 101,576 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 101,550 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2024 100,458 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Sep 2024 100,458 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 95,226 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 95,226 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front steering arm has play

Pass 15 Sep 2022 94,866 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 94,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 94,338 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 94,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 93,953 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 93,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 93,769 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 93,442 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 92,900 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 92,730 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 92,251 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 May 2013 92,251 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 88,796 miles

engine management light on

front of vehicle has accident damage

Fail 4 Jul 2011 88,520 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light on

front of vehicle has accident damage

Pass 18 May 2010 83,349 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 76,881 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 11 May 2009 76,881 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2007 68,576 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

different size tyres on front to rear axles

Pass 9 Sep 2006 59,207 miles

different size tyres on front to rear axles

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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CN51 KOR is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CN51 KOR, 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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CN51 KOR is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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