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A11 VNJ

2002 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,466 mi
Last recorded87,466 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 VNJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 87,466 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 87,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 84,895 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 84,895 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 81,427 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 78,116 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 74,227 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 71,449 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 69,241 miles

Rear brake backplates corroded.

Pass 27 Sep 2018 67,971 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 66,467 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 63,829 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 63,829 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 61,035 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 61,035 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 57,888 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 57,888 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 54,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blades split but clearing the screen.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 52,763 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 49,331 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 45,599 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 41,058 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 37,086 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 37,075 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 33,090 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 26,675 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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A11 VNJ is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 69,538 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 A11 VNJ, 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 24 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A11 VNJ registered?

A11 VNJ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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