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LJ51 PSU

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

71,627 mi
Last recorded71,627 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 PSU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 71,627 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 71,001 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 70,758 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 70,605 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 69,890 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 69,526 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 68,701 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 x tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 66,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 64,698 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2018 64,698 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2017 63,595 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 60,160 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 57,593 miles

Oil leak at engine

Pass 8 May 2014 57,114 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 51,789 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 50,084 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2011 48,810 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 46,019 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 43,576 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 39,138 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 33,686 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 30,222 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 30,209 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LJ51 PSU is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 LJ51 PSU, 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

How do I check the history of LJ51 PSU?

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What year was LJ51 PSU registered?

LJ51 PSU is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 September 2001.

Is LJ51 PSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 PSU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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