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FJ51 EXM

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,961 mi
Last recorded112,961 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 EXM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 112,961 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil level on minimum

Fail 14 Apr 2018 112,961 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint leaking at steering rack (2.3.3b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil level on minimum

Pass 7 Apr 2017 107,422 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 107,262 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 100,502 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 100,502 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 99,761 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 99,758 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 99,756 miles

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

Front steering uj slightly notchy

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 99,753 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front steering uj slightly notchy

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 83,453 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

eml light on.

Fail 11 Apr 2012 83,451 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

eml light on.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 67,932 miles

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 67,932 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 61,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 55,034 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 55,034 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 54,044 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 44,737 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 83,149 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 83,147 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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FJ51 EXM is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FJ51 EXM, 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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What year was FJ51 EXM registered?

FJ51 EXM is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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