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MJ51 UCY

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,401 mi
Last recorded103,401 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 UCY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 103,401 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 99,779 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 98,151 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 97,927 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 96,132 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 95,064 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 95,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 93,846 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Outer corroded both sides

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 93,803 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 90,011 miles

Oil leak

engine mag light on

Fail 24 Sep 2012 90,008 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine mag light on

Pass 7 Sep 2011 83,280 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 83,280 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 79,851 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 79,850 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2009 72,832 miles

offside front lower arm slight damage

vehicle pulling left to right when driven on road

Fail 18 Aug 2009 72,801 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front lower arm slight damage

vehicle pulling left to right when driven on road

Pass 22 Aug 2008 64,681 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 64,681 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 55,165 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 55,165 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s front drop linkage bent

o/s front lower arm slight damage

rear brake pads low

Pass 14 Aug 2006 46,663 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 45,819 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 45,819 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front wishbone and anti-roll bar drop link both damaged.when jacked up anti-roll bar drop link catches shock absorber

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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MJ51 UCY is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ51 UCY, 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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MJ51 UCY is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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