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FY51 BWL

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

33,829 mi
Last recorded33,829 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 BWL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 33,829 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 32,997 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 32,106 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 31,362 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 31,360 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 30,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 29,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 29,180 miles

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

headlamp lenses foggy

Pass 15 Jul 2019 28,097 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 27,163 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 26,489 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 24,879 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 23,773 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 22,701 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 21,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 21,505 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 20,748 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 20,626 miles

nearside / offside front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2010 20,264 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 19,751 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 19,388 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on edges

surface corosion on all brake discs

Pass 4 Aug 2007 18,544 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 18,390 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 18,125 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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FY51 BWL is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FY51 BWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY51 BWL registered?

FY51 BWL is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FY51 BWL safe to buy?

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