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ML51 JZV

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,307 mi
Last recorded72,307 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 JZV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 72,307 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S AND O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 May 2021 70,442 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2020 70,399 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 70,399 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 64,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 60,853 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 58,097 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 58,097 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 54,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edgewear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 47,825 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 47,825 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 41,630 miles

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

both front shock absorber gaiters split and adrift

Pass 27 Apr 2009 41,630 miles

both front shock absorber gaiters split and adrift

Pass 23 Aug 2007 39,645 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 39,634 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 29,534 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 29,534 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)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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ML51 JZV is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ML51 JZV, 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 ML51 JZV registered?

ML51 JZV is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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