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PO51 BZU

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,169 mi
Last recorded87,169 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 BZU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 87,169 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 87,169 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 81,213 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 81,208 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users rear bumper (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 78,442 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 3 Jun 2014 76,156 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 76,156 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 74,667 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 May 2013 74,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 69,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 69,950 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 66,756 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 63,730 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 56,469 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 49,360 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 40,755 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 28,375 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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PO51 BZU is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PO51 BZU, 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

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What year was PO51 BZU registered?

PO51 BZU is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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