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YH51 FZJ

2001 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

83,296 mi
Last recorded83,296 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 FZJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 83,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 2054017 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2022 83,283 miles

Exhaust system insecure cat bracket not operating as intended (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 2054017 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2021 80,161 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 80,150 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 76,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6mm (205/40r17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and inner sidewall split no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 76,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6mm (205/40r17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and inner sidewall split no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 73,168 miles

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm of tread (205/40r17)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 69,361 miles

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm of tread (205/40r17)

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall split

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Apr 2018 69,257 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm of tread (205/40r17)

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall split

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 65,913 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has splits on inner sidewall

Oil leak ()

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2016 64,089 miles

Offside Rear tyres inner sidewall splis -no structure exposed 2054017

both front headlamp lenses deteriorated

engine oil leak

slight pitting to front brake discs

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody

Fail 15 Apr 2016 64,077 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front headlamp top mounting bracket snapped/broken

Offside Rear tyres inner sidewall splis -no structure exposed 2054017

both front headlamp lenses deteriorated

engine oil leak

offside rear handbrake lever fully on /no movement

slight pitting to front brake discs

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody

Pass 27 Apr 2015 62,053 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant weeping from n/s front to rear hose

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)

Pass 31 May 2014 59,788 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 59,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 58,371 miles

Coolant low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2013 58,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Coolant low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 55,264 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 52,210 miles

offside rear tyre starting to split

Fail 29 Mar 2011 52,210 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to split

Pass 29 Oct 2009 49,325 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2009 49,325 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2008 44,025 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 38,939 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 33,373 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 28,111 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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YH51 FZJ is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YH51 FZJ, 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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YH51 FZJ is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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