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YN51 FBL

2001 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

83,820 mi
Last recorded83,820 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 FBL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 83,820 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody seal

Pass 5 Mar 2024 83,049 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front multiple suspension components corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2024 83,049 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front multiple suspension components corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Both (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2022 82,454 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake requirements only just met

Vehicle corroded front to back

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 82,450 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake requirements only just met

Vehicle corroded front to back

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 81,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 79,811 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 76,592 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 74,445 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 71,540 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 70,310 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front anti roll bar corroding

offside rear tyre damaged on inner and outer sidewalls

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 21 Sep 2015 70,310 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front anti roll bar corroding

front brake pads worn

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front brake slightly tight

offside rear tyre damaged on inner and outer sidewalls

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 3 Jul 2014 69,649 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 66,747 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 62,613 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 60,844 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 29 Jan 2011 60,844 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 25 Jan 2010 54,690 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 38,814 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 26,532 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 19,805 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 19,805 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2006 9,536 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 8,252 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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YN51 FBL is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YN51 FBL, 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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YN51 FBL is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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