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RK51 ZFB

2001 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,744 mi
Last recorded99,744 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 ZFB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 99,744 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 99,708 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 99,439 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 99,350 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 99,297 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 98,398 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 97,992 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 97,138 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 96,320 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 96,320 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 93,897 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 93,184 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 4 Feb 2013 89,009 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 96,373 miles

some damage & distortion to n/s & o/s lower rear wings - not in line with original underseal line on inner sill

Fail 31 Jan 2012 86,367 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

some damage & distortion to n/s & o/s lower rear wings - not in line with original underseal line on inner sill

Pass 13 Jan 2011 83,479 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 69,210 miles

Travel in handbrake

Windscreen marked

Fail 3 Dec 2009 69,210 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Travel in handbrake

Windscreen marked

Pass 21 Nov 2008 56,358 miles

Nearside wiper blade in poor condition

Offside headlamp damaged

Slight play in offside rear tracking arm

Fail 18 Nov 2008 56,213 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper blade in poor condition

Offside headlamp damaged

Slight play in offside rear tracking arm

Pass 7 Nov 2007 44,088 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 31,308 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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RK51 ZFB is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RK51 ZFB, 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 RK51 ZFB registered?

RK51 ZFB is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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