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GV51 HTX

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

46,939 mi
Last recorded46,939 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 HTX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 46,939 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 45,306 miles

surface corrosion on underbody

Pass 7 Jan 2023 44,847 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 44,847 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 44,209 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Nov 2020 43,496 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both at caliper banjo fitting (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 43,308 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 42,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 42,293 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 41,884 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Front x2 tyres perished

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general underbody (6.1.A.1)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2015 41,806 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 41,529 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 41,403 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 38,698 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 34,335 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 34,245 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front suspension rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2009 34,165 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 34,025 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 33,410 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 31,906 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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GV51 HTX is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GV51 HTX, 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 GV51 HTX registered?

GV51 HTX is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is GV51 HTX safe to buy?

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