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EJ51 OSG

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,423 mi
Last recorded115,423 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 OSG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 115,423 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 111,321 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 107,536 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2024 107,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 102,542 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 102,450 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 97,501 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 97,501 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 92,975 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 92,975 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 90,763 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 87,613 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 87,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 83,526 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 76,776 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 73,768 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 68,598 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 May 2015 68,558 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2014 66,160 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 66,160 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 64,388 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 61,851 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 59,501 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2011 59,501 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 56,780 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 53,803 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 53,803 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 51,024 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2007 48,633 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 46,257 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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EJ51 OSG is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EJ51 OSG, 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 EJ51 OSG registered?

EJ51 OSG is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is EJ51 OSG safe to buy?

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