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GU51 YFY

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

127,392 mi
Last recorded127,392 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 YFY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 127,392 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 125,803 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 122,469 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Sep 2023 122,469 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 117,358 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 110,218 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 102,409 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 97,709 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 92,432 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 11 Apr 2016 92,432 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Apr 2015 88,503 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front headlight lenses slightly faded and detetiorated

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Apr 2015 88,449 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front headlight lenses slightly faded and detetiorated

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2014 85,730 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyre edges close to limits

rattle from exhaust

Fail 11 Apr 2014 85,722 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front tyre edges close to limits

rattle from exhaust

Pass 12 Apr 2013 74,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 69,079 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 69,037 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 64,853 miles

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

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Fail 9 Feb 2011 64,853 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

eml on

Pass 2 Jun 2009 57,969 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 51,285 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 37,060 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 24,234 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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GU51 YFY is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GU51 YFY, 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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GU51 YFY is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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