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FP51 CMX

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

118,417 mi
Last recorded118,417 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 CMX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2020 118,417 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both front suspension hubs corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2019 118,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine mil lamp on

Fail 31 Jul 2019 118,285 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine mil lamp on

Pass 7 Aug 2018 116,871 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 116,869 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 115,694 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 115,675 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 114,091 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 114,091 miles

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

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

coil spring broken BOTH FRONT (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 112,917 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 112,917 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 90,372 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 90,372 miles

Lower Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

both front tyres close to limit

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 3 Jul 2013 99,539 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 99,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 64,783 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Jun 2012 94,598 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 91,091 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 91,063 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 27 Sep 2010 87,442 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 87,418 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 79,081 miles

limited reserve travel on park brake lever

Pass 24 Sep 2008 74,191 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 63,704 miles

limited reserve travel on park brake lever

Pass 25 Sep 2006 49,657 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 49,540 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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FP51 CMX 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 53.8%.

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 FP51 CMX, 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 FP51 CMX registered?

FP51 CMX is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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