2001 Toyota MR2 1.8L Petrol · FN51 VRJ
2001 Toyota MR2 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 104,397 miles. MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA MR2
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,397 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN51 VRJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 104,397 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN51 VRJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Toyota Mr2 (FN51 VRJ) between August 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
FN51 VRJ Mileage History
- 31/08/202298,177 mi
- 04/09/2023100,448 mi+2,271 mi
- 10/09/2024101,857 mi+1,409 mi
- 12/11/2025104,397 mi+2,540 mi
- 13/11/2025104,397 mi
Average of roughly 1,942 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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