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YR51 LWP

2001 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,686 mi
Last recorded84,686 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 LWP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 84,686 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 84,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.55mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.49mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 83,147 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs pitting on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears getting close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 83,147 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs pitting on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears getting close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 81,715 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2023 81,715 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 80,851 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 80,002 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 77,658 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 75,817 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 69,574 miles

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Jun 2017 69,571 miles

covers fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Jun 2017 69,571 miles

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

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Apr 2011 66,779 miles

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

Corrosion on inner surfaces of front brake discs

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

both front shocker dust covers adrift

Pass 6 Nov 2009 63,098 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Handbrake mechanism requires slight adjustment to reduce travel

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

Wipers clearing effectively but are starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Oct 2008 54,347 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 46,396 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 38,943 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 32,808 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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YR51 LWP is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YR51 LWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR51 LWP registered?

YR51 LWP is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is YR51 LWP safe to buy?

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