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NU51 UCC

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,624 mi
Last recorded91,624 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 UCC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 91,624 miles

Central Front Coolant leak From pipes front to rear ()

Fuel cap seal cracking (seal still effective)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 90,472 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Front Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub Frame Coated In Under Seal

Fail 15 Feb 2025 90,461 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lenses cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear inner sills corroded but not yet holed

rear subframe covered in underseal

Pass 14 Feb 2024 89,754 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FERRULES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear subframes are corroded but not yet holed or excessive

rear subframe has had a repair and is mostly coated in underseal

Fail 10 Feb 2024 89,754 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy lense (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake insecure brake backing plate fouling disc (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy lense (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FERRULES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear subframes are corroded but not yet holed or excessive

rear subframe has had a repair and is mostly coated in underseal

Pass 13 Feb 2023 87,912 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front And Both Rear Also Deteriorated / Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Corrosion Through Out Under Body , Braking And All Suspension Components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner And Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner And Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub Frame Has Had Welded Repair. Heavily Coated In Under Seal. Corroded Where Visible

Pass 16 Feb 2022 86,572 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Front And Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Corrosion Through Out All Suspension Components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub Frame Has Had Welded Repair Heavily Coated In Under Seal

Fail 11 Feb 2022 86,572 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Front And Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Corrosion Through Out All Suspension Components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub Frame Has Had Welded Repair Heavily Coated In Under Seal

Pass 19 Feb 2021 85,261 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 85,244 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 84,600 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 84,385 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 83,164 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 82,366 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 80,045 miles

battery light indicating fault

engine mangement light indicating fault

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 4 Dec 2010 76,357 miles

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)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 70,528 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 63,505 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 54,301 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 50,410 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NU51 UCC is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NU51 UCC, 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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NU51 UCC is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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