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GU51 YUJ

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

80,406 mi
Last recorded80,406 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 80,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 78,810 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 78,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 77,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 76,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 76,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 76,110 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 76,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe leaking centre front (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Battery leads lose on battery

Pass 3 Mar 2021 74,971 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 74,970 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 73,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 71,966 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 70,871 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 70,506 miles

Nearside Front perrished

Pass 5 Aug 2014 67,434 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 67,434 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 59,736 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 53,030 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 49,336 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 49,332 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 47,243 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 47,243 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 45,618 miles

Centre Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

the external universal joint on the column has corroded but no free play apparent at this time.

Fail 29 Jan 2009 45,618 miles

Centre Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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

the external universal joint on the column has corroded but no free play apparent at this time.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 42,610 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 39,566 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 33,543 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 YUJ is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GU51 YUJ, 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 GU51 YUJ registered?

GU51 YUJ is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is GU51 YUJ safe to buy?

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