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MT51 VXD

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

61,931 mi
Last recorded61,931 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 VXD
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 61,931 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear & components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 61,858 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (general underbody and suspension components) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2025 61,858 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (general underbody and suspension components) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 61,850 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody & suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 61,711 miles

General corrosion of all suspension components

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 61,608 miles

All suspension components corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 61,562 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 61,387 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 61,217 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front n/s & o/s shock absorber casings corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear n/s & o/s shock absorber casings corroded

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 61,217 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front n/s & o/s shock absorber casings corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear n/s & o/s shock absorber casings corroded

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 61,001 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front n/s & o/s front & rear shock absorber casing corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 60,361 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 60,361 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 59,603 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s+o/s (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s+o/s (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 58,839 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s+o/s (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 57,629 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 55,329 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 50,549 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 47,162 miles

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 47,162 miles

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 43,303 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s front tyre has screw in tread (NOT REPAIRABLE)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 43,303 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s front tyre has screw in tread (NOT REPAIRABLE)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 39,103 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 39,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 35,588 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front inner disc only working on 20% of disc surface

offside front inner disc only working on 20% of disc surface

Pass 31 Oct 2008 35,588 miles

nearside front inner disc only working on 20% of disc surface

offside front inner disc only working on 20% of disc surface

Pass 3 Nov 2007 31,880 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 29,121 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 23,371 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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MT51 VXD is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 MT51 VXD, 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 MT51 VXD registered?

MT51 VXD is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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