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AJ02 VRC

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

145,368 mi
Last recorded145,368 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 VRC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 145,368 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 143,020 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 143,020 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 143,000 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 138,626 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 135,032 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 135,032 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member /engine mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 134,785 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear engine/suspension arm cross member very heavy surface rust (under rear covers ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 134,785 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear engine/suspension arm cross member very heavy surface rust (under rear covers ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working 1 x 580 bulb fitted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing fitted 1 x wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 134,236 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 134,209 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 133,365 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 132,730 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 131,759 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 131,755 miles

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

front brakepads on legal limit

Pass 27 May 2014 131,381 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 125,113 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 115,982 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 100,687 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 88,650 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 16 May 2009 76,286 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 68,901 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 61,461 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 61,461 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 55,541 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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AJ02 VRC is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ02 VRC, 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 AJ02 VRC registered?

AJ02 VRC is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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