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KF51 CTZ

2001 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

170,050 mi
Last recorded170,050 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 CTZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 170,050 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad close to 1.5mm limit wear indicator close to brake disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion rear subframe on offside by exhaust flexi pipes

corrosion to nearside rear chassis rail

corrosion to offside front chassis rail

exhaust (cat) breaking up

heavy corrosion to offside rear chassis rail

nearside front tyre valve deteriorating

offside front brake pipe at brake hose rusty

Fail 13 Jan 2023 170,050 miles

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

Steering rack insecure steering rack snapped at fixing bolt on offside (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack casing fractured and stability or attachment of casing affected steering rack snapped at fixing bolt on offside (2.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad close to 1.5mm limit and wear indicator close to brake disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to nearside rear chassis rail

corrosion to offside front chassis rail

corrosion to rear subframe on offside by exhaust flexi pipe

exhaust (cat) breaking up

heavy corrosion to offside rear chassis rail

nearside front tyre valve deteriorating

offside front brake pipe rusty at brake hose

Pass 6 Jan 2022 169,242 miles

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

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

corrosion to inner sills and chassis rails

play rear suspension bush

Fail 5 Jan 2022 169,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion to inner sills and chassis rails

play rear suspension bush

Pass 14 Jan 2021 163,691 miles

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2020 157,910 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear play rear suspension bushes

corrosion to coil springs

Pass 9 Jan 2019 153,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 153,005 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 144,694 miles

corrosion to front chassis rail both

Fail 15 Jan 2018 144,657 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

corrosion to front chassis rail both

Pass 18 Jan 2017 139,393 miles

both rear tyre valve stems slightly deteriorated

brake fluid level low

clutch hydraulic pipe fouling and slightly damaged

corrosion to front cross member

Fail 11 Jan 2017 139,373 miles

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

both rear tyre valve stems slightly deteriorated

brake fluid level low

clutch hydraulic pipe fouling and slightly damaged

corrosion to front cross member

offside rear wheel tight to turn by hand

Pass 18 Jan 2016 128,718 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 115,818 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side rear lence damp

Pass 6 Jan 2014 105,415 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust loud

Pass 21 Jan 2013 95,999 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust quite loud performents exhaust fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2012 88,371 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 84,195 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 74,387 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 73,863 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 68,634 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 68,634 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 56,768 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 45,208 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 37,064 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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KF51 CTZ is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KF51 CTZ, 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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KF51 CTZ is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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