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FG51 OVZ

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,716 mi
Last recorded127,716 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 OVZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 127,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

power steering pipes corroded near rack

Fail 18 Mar 2026 127,712 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

power steering pipes corroded near rack

Pass 21 Mar 2025 126,214 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 124,859 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 123,322 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 123,306 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 121,317 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 119,154 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 116,973 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 116,970 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 113,954 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 109,202 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

Pass 3 Apr 2017 104,024 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 103,889 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 97,608 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/rear tyre on 4.mm

Pass 22 Oct 2015 94,890 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 86,260 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 86,260 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 79,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2013 79,126 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 72,339 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 66,937 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 59,960 miles

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

Steering column slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 53,188 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 53,188 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 49,624 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 49,624 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 45,120 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 41,798 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 41,798 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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FG51 OVZ 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 FG51 OVZ, 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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FG51 OVZ is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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