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GY51 WUK

2001 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,481 mi
Last recorded90,481 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 WUK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 90,481 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 86,536 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside front

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 86,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions and offside front (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside front

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 83,115 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 80,588 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 73,856 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight split starting to leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 73,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking around brake hose joint (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight split starting to leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2015 71,946 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 71,939 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Engine oil level LOW

Pass 13 Jun 2014 69,495 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 65,590 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Jun 2012 64,070 miles

exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 60,274 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 56,032 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 56,019 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 53,812 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 47,286 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 47,286 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 36,079 miles

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

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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GY51 WUK is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GY51 WUK, 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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GY51 WUK is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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