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DF51 BJX

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

175,495 mi
Last recorded175,495 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 BJX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 175,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion of n/s and o/s front and rear suspension coil springs

corrosion to front metal power steering pipes

plastic covers on n/s and o/s/outer sills

Pass 20 Jul 2022 168,418 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 168,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 160,794 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 156,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 92,018 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 92,018 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

N/side and O/side brake disc dust shields corroding away

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm. Avon 185/55/15 82V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm. Jinyu 205/5015 89V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm. Avon 185/55/15 82V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm. Jinyu 205/5015 89V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 136,741 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 126,051 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 116,669 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 116,509 miles

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot cable and linkage siezed (3.5.1c)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced lower effort (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 103,964 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 92,439 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 79,375 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 74,044 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 67,386 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all steering and suspension components a corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

frunt and rear brake discs a worn and corroded

sill and wheel arch and other plastic covers fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2011 67,356 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all steering and suspension components a corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

frunt and rear brake discs a worn and corroded

sill and wheel arch and other plastic covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2010 59,528 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

Fail 10 Feb 2010 59,528 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres on 2mm

front pads low

rear pads low

Pass 20 Feb 2009 48,338 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 48,006 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 38,572 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2008 38,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 30,085 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 23,564 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 23,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

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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DF51 BJX is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DF51 BJX, 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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DF51 BJX is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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