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YG51 HAA

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

74,245 mi
Last recorded74,245 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 HAA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 74,245 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes becoming weak and corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front brake discs showing slight corrosion

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension running gear showing corrosion in parts

front steering rack arms corroded

Pass 4 May 2022 74,117 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2006 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 May 2022 74,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2006 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 73,836 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 73,836 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 72,791 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 May 2019 72,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 72,086 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 71,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 May 2017 68,995 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2016 66,958 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 66,335 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 65,672 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 65,672 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 65,147 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 64,636 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 62,124 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 62,123 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 59,890 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 58,484 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 56,051 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 51,711 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 51,711 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 42,481 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 42,481 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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YG51 HAA is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YG51 HAA, 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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YG51 HAA is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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