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RE51 AEP

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,869 mi
Last recorded68,869 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 AEP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 68,869 miles

Front exhaust bolt missing to manifold

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

Pass 15 May 2025 67,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 67,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 66,846 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 66,613 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2022 66,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 66,113 miles

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

hand brake performance is on 16% (minimum pass)

Pass 18 Feb 2020 65,610 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 65,600 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 65,050 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

check engine light on

parking brake effort just passed 16%

vehicle restricted view

Pass 14 Oct 2016 62,971 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

check engine light on

vehicle restricted view

Fail 13 Oct 2016 62,971 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

check engine light on

vehicle restricted view

Pass 30 Oct 2015 60,391 miles

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON

COVERS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING 185/55/15

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

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

P0135 P0141 P0155

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

UNDER TRAY

Fail 29 Oct 2015 60,391 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

COVERS

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING 185/55/15

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

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

P0135 P0141 P0155

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

UNDER TRAY

Pass 24 Sep 2014 56,625 miles

offside rear tyre wall cracking

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

offside front tyre wall cracking

Pass 10 Oct 2013 53,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

o/s/f tyre wall cracking

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

p0135 p0155

Fail 10 Oct 2013 53,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

o/s/f tyre wall cracking

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

p0135 p0155

Pass 17 Oct 2012 51,297 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 21 Oct 2011 47,959 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 44,316 miles

p0135 bank1 sensor 1 + oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2010 44,316 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

p0135 bank1 sensor 1 + oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2009 40,567 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 35,034 miles

The parking brake performance, is only just passable. It is advised that the calipers be adjusted.

Pass 8 Oct 2007 30,860 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 27,516 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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RE51 AEP is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 RE51 AEP, 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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RE51 AEP is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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