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FD51 GWK

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

122,216 mi
Last recorded122,216 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 GWK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 122,216 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All 4 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 119,578 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine light on

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

Fail 23 Apr 2021 119,578 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Negative battery lead (4.11 (a) (ii))

Engine light on

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 115,245 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under body corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2019 115,143 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear parking brake poor

Fail 1 Mar 2019 115,142 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear parking brake poor

Pass 20 Feb 2018 111,867 miles

Coolant leak ()

general corrosion of underbody of vehicle

Fail 19 Feb 2018 111,866 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

general corrosion of underbody of vehicle

Pass 22 Feb 2017 107,192 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 107,127 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 101,804 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 101,791 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 97,232 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 97,232 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 91,915 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2014 91,915 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 85,033 miles

corrosion to power steering pipes

Pass 10 Feb 2012 74,863 miles

Engine management light on

Handbrake lever travel high....

Nearside handbrake effort slightly lower....brake slightly binding....advise to rectify

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 74,860 miles

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

Engine management light on

Handbrake lever travel high....

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 67,700 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 59,846 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 59,846 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 48,236 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 35,325 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 24,292 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 17,291 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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FD51 GWK 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 65.4%.

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 FD51 GWK, 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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FD51 GWK is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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