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KE51 LHJ

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,725 mi
Last recorded128,725 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 LHJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 128,725 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 128,673 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front slight chips to windscreen

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 124,468 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 121,533 miles

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

park brake has little reserve travel and just meets performance requirements, advised to adjust the system and/or make any necessary repairs asap

Pass 23 Dec 2021 119,107 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 119,107 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 116,890 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 111,089 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 111,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 106,453 miles

Both front tyres perishing around tread

Engine light on indicating a fault

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

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 106,453 miles

Both front tyres perishing around tread

Engine light on indicating a fault

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

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 104,772 miles

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

Front both front tyres starting to perish/crack

Nearside Front slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 103,020 miles

Teats starting to appear in nearside front tyre

Fail 18 Mar 2016 103,019 miles

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

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

Teats starting to appear in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2015 100,807 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to perish.

Offside front tyre starting to perish & has small cut in it.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 99,523 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish.

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 99,523 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both front tyres starting to perish.

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 97,880 miles

Offside rear tyre showing signs of perishing

Unable to check inside boot space,due to plastic cover fitted.

Fail 28 Dec 2012 97,878 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre showing signs of perishing

Unable to check inside boot space,due to plastic cover fitted.

Pass 7 Dec 2011 93,668 miles

BOTH Front tyres are starting to crack

EML ON

O/S/R Tyre is starting to crack

Fail 6 Dec 2011 93,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

BOTH Front tyres are starting to crack

EML ON

O/S/R Tyre is starting to crack

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 89,049 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 89,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 82,766 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 82,766 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 74,565 miles

engine management light on

front brakes squeek

long handbrake travel

Pass 29 Sep 2007 25,625 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 53,591 miles

long handbrake travel

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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KE51 LHJ is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KE51 LHJ, 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 KE51 LHJ registered?

KE51 LHJ is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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