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HJ51 XSW

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,113 mi
Last recorded68,113 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 XSW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 68,113 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 68,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 66,483 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 66,431 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 64,870 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 64,867 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 63,428 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Starting to go cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 63,428 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Starting to go cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 62,226 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 62,226 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 60,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 60,972 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 60,226 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 60,226 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 58,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 55,941 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 53,140 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 50,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 48,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 45,567 miles

c.o.level only just within limits:- may need attention in future.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 43,117 miles

offside and nearside rear tyre tread getting low and starting to crack:- keep in check.

Pass 15 Jun 2012 40,397 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 37,615 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 34,316 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 32,977 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 30,233 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 27,210 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 24,141 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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HJ51 XSW is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ51 XSW, 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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HJ51 XSW is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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