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AU02 UMR

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,906 mi
Last recorded88,906 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 UMR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 88,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 88,860 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill backing becoming corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill becoming corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2024 88,856 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner sill backing becoming corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill becoming corroded

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 88,616 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 88,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 88,321 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 88,306 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe above exhaust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 87,887 miles

underside of vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2020 87,199 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 85,833 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 85,833 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 85,639 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 84,932 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 83,906 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 82,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 80,988 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 79,184 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 76,903 miles

All brake pads becoming worn(aprox 80%)

Off side front tyre becoming perished

Pass 5 Feb 2011 74,613 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 70,810 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 67,244 miles

both front shock absorber dust covers slit and insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2008 58,914 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 58,914 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 55,453 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 55,453 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 45,808 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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AU02 UMR is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue 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 AU02 UMR, 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 AU02 UMR registered?

AU02 UMR is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is AU02 UMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU02 UMR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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