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FN51 YJY

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

71,197 mi
Last recorded71,197 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 YJY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 71,197 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside Face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside Face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 65,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 62,599 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 62,378 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 61,912 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 61,912 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 60,798 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 59,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin over two thirds worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 59,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin over two thirds worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 58,076 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2016 58,315 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 55,329 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 55,000 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 54,534 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 53,802 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Jan 2011 51,271 miles

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)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 51,254 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both rear tyres have uneven wear and are close to wear indicators.

near side front tyre is becoming close to wear indicators.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 45,324 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 38,806 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 38,788 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 33,008 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 26,762 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 21,907 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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FN51 YJY is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FN51 YJY, 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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FN51 YJY is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 2 September 2001.

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