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Toyota MR2

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,794 cc

LA51 APAMOT history

LA51 APA is a silver petrol Toyota MR2 first used on 27 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 111,091 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
111,091 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 APA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
MR2
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,794 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 APA was last recorded at 111,091 miles on 27 May 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Oct 2020: 107,205 miles, lower than 107,230 miles on 15 Oct 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
111,089 miles · 23 May 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,091 miles
  • 2024 – 110,944 miles
  • 2023 – 110,659 miles
  • 2022 – 110,123 miles
  • 2021 – 108,277 miles
  • 2020 – 107,205 miles
  • 2019 – 106,314 miles
  • 2018 – 105,136 miles
  • 2017 – 103,113 miles
  • 2016 – 100,774 miles
  • 2015 – 94,992 miles
  • 2014 – 85,873 miles
  • 2013 – 77,430 miles
  • 2012 – 64,622 miles
  • 2011 – 55,642 miles
  • 2010 – 47,510 miles
  • 2009 – 37,168 miles
  • 2008 – 29,506 miles
  • 2007 – 22,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,091 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower cup of front shocker

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R front lower suspension arm mount to floor slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower cup of front shocker

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S/R front lower suspension arm floor mount slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 16 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,091 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    111,091 miles
    Test number
    435474234514
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail111,089 miles (+145)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,089 miles
    Test number
    548091370643
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working both side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass110,944 miles (+285)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    110,944 miles
    Test number
    459171391693
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive including sill and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive including sill and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass110,659 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    110,659 miles
    Test number
    580910416705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail110,659 miles (+536)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,659 miles
    Test number
    310356393917
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass110,123 miles (+1,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    110,123 miles
    Test number
    121490825301
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  7. Pass108,277 miles (+16)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    108,277 miles
    Test number
    780702903800
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower cup of front shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R front lower suspension arm mount to floor slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower cup of front shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S/R front lower suspension arm floor mount slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail108,261 miles (+1,056)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,261 miles
    Test number
    199135282891
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Parking brake inoperative on one side both rear (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower cup of front shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R front lower suspension arm mount to floor slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower cup of front shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S/R front lower suspension arm floor mount slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass107,205 miles (-25)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    107,205 miles
    Test number
    527879004853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail107,230 miles (+916)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,230 miles
    Test number
    507062992192
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass106,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,314 miles
    Test number
    390639350817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail106,314 miles (+1,178)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,314 miles
    Test number
    650384389143
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass105,136 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    105,136 miles
    Test number
    959754976371
    • AdvisoryWeathering and slight run out noted at front and rear brake discs.

  14. Fail105,134 miles (+2,021)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,134 miles
    Test number
    159873720770
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour Both. (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWeathering and slight run out noted at front and rear brake discs.

  15. Pass103,113 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    103,113 miles
    Test number
    195026625299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail103,074 miles (+2,300)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,074 miles
    Test number
    366021739647
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass100,774 miles (+5,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    100,774 miles
    Test number
    511506774626
    • AdvisoryNearside clip missing from cable
    • AdvisoryOffside clip missing from cable

  18. Pass94,992 miles (+501)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    94,992 miles
    Test number
    209549255430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail94,491 miles (+8,618)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,491 miles
    Test number
    207807745437
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  20. Pass85,873 miles (+8,443)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    85,873 miles
    Test number
    365383454148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,430 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    77,430 miles
    Test number
    936003663101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail77,430 miles (+12,808)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,430 miles
    Test number
    687163263187
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass64,622 miles (+8,980)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    64,622 miles
    Test number
    266919742462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail55,642 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,642 miles
    Test number
    437540061123
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass55,642 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    55,642 miles
    Test number
    728440861192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail55,593 miles (+8,083)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,593 miles
    Test number
    225182761080
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake discs excessivly pitted on inside surfaces. engine management light on. shim plates falling out of o/s/rear brake caliper.

  27. Pass47,510 miles (+10,342)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    47,510 miles
    Test number
    354542800131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass37,168 miles (+7,662)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    37,168 miles
    Test number
    570635729129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass29,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    29,506 miles
    Test number
    960535608204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail29,505 miles (+6,513)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,505 miles
    Test number
    151205308276
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOffside front tyer inner edge on limit

  31. Pass22,992 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    22,992 miles
    Test number
    942977997102
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about LA51 APA

Does LA51 APA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 APA is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 APA?
The MOT on LA51 APA is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 APA done?
LA51 APA was recorded at 111,091 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 4,670 miles a year.
Has LA51 APA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 APA has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LA51 APA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA51 APA find?
LA51 APA passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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