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KU51 MUS

2001 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

57,377 mi
Last recorded57,377 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 MUS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 57,377 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 53,457 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 49,189 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Clouded/hazy. Both N/S and O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever has little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 47,366 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 45,816 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 45,272 miles

Engine has light misting of oil.

Nearside Front Headlight aim is at upper limit.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 17 Aug 2019 44,806 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 44,796 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 39,224 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 35,181 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 34,034 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 31,742 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 30,303 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 28,552 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 27,264 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 25,222 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 22,844 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 18,932 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 16,315 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2006 13,262 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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KU51 MUS is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Yellow 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 KU51 MUS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU51 MUS registered?

KU51 MUS is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is KU51 MUS safe to buy?

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