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YT51 ZPE

2001 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

122,776 mi
Last recorded122,776 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 ZPE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 122,776 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 118,186 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 114,140 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 109,838 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 107,241 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 104,213 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 100,952 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 97,810 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 93,905 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 89,356 miles

E.M warning light on

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 84,365 miles

E.M warning light on

Pass 8 Jul 2015 80,579 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 76,391 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 76,381 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 72,460 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 69,991 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 67,273 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 64,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front discs corroded on inner face

both front top mounts noisy

both rear discs corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2010 64,641 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front discs corroded on inner face

both front top mounts noisy

both rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2009 61,317 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 18 Jun 2008 56,027 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 54,007 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 51,114 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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YT51 ZPE is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 YT51 ZPE, 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 YT51 ZPE registered?

YT51 ZPE is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is YT51 ZPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT51 ZPE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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