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FP51 FYW

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

88,228 mi
Last recorded88,228 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 FYW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 88,228 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to rack x2 (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

all steering componants corroded tie rods /tie rod ends /hubs etc heavily corroded

all suspension componants heavily corroded arms/ shocks antiroll bars etc

general vehicle condition very poor

Fail 26 Apr 2019 88,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to rack x2 (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

all steering componants corroded tie rods /tie rod ends /hubs etc heavily corroded

all suspension componants heavily corroded arms/ shocks antiroll bars etc

general vehicle condition very poor

Pass 27 Oct 2016 88,225 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 88,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 88,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Heavy surface corrosion affecting front and rear suspension areas

Surface corrosion affecting steering underside

Fail 13 Jun 2013 88,211 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front and rear brake discs pitted

front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

power steering pipes corroded

steering/suspension and brake components corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2012 84,111 miles

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

both front brake hose ferrules corroded

both front tyre outer walls cracked

both rear brakes binding

power steering pipes corroded (corrosion is well advanced)

small cut in outer wall of offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jan 2012 84,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake hose ferrules corroded

both front tyre outer walls cracked

both rear brakes binding

power steering pipes corroded (corrosion is well advanced)

small cut in outer wall of offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2011 82,856 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 82,852 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 75,717 miles

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

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 70,980 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 70,980 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 56,963 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 45,329 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 36,477 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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FP51 FYW is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FYW, 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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FP51 FYW is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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