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AV02 WBT

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,633 mi
Last recorded126,633 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 WBT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 126,633 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm, Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 126,631 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm, Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 126,627 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens misted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens misted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms inner rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Pass 8 May 2025 123,748 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 121,811 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Underside of vehicle has various areas of corrosion

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 121,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Underside of vehicle has various areas of corrosion

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

Rear Undertray not fully secure Both rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 118,074 miles

A.B.S MODULE CARRIER BADLY CORRODED,BUT STILL SECURE.

Front SUSPENSION GENERALLY CORRODED.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective MISTED. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING,AND STARTING TO SPLIT. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively WARPED. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective MISTED. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 118,069 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour DIFFERENT COLOUR HEADLIGHT BULBS FITTED. (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding UNABLE TO TEST WHEEL BEARING PROPERLY. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded BOTH. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure MOST CLIPS MISSING. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

A.B.S MODULE CARRIER BADLY CORRODED,BUT STILL SECURE.

Front SUSPENSION GENERALLY CORRODED.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective MISTED. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING,AND STARTING TO SPLIT. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively WARPED. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective MISTED. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 116,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Washer jet misaligned.

Fail 12 Jan 2022 116,615 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Washer jet misaligned.

Pass 18 Dec 2020 115,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 115,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 114,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 114,299 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 112,836 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE ANS OFFSIDE FRONT TO REARS SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTY

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

POWER STEERING PIPES VERY RUSTY

Fail 25 Aug 2018 112,828 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH SIDES INOP / 0-20 KGS (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TO REARS SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTY

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

POWER STEERING PIPES VERY RUSTY

Pass 12 Aug 2017 111,386 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TO REARS (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTY

POWER STEERING STEEL PIPES VERY RUSTY

Fail 5 Aug 2017 111,382 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort NEARSIDE 0 KGS (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort OFFSIDE 0 KGS (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TO REARS (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTY

POWER STEERING STEEL PIPES VERY RUSTY

Pass 9 Jun 2016 109,368 miles

front and rear suspension rusty

front to rear brake pipes starting to rust

hand brake will soon need attension

power steering pipes starting to rust

sheilds fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2015 107,779 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leak

hand brake will soon need attension

sheilds fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2015 107,779 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake fluid on min mark

coolant leak

hand brake will soon need attension

sheilds fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2014 104,776 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 104,750 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 104,731 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 104,343 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 104,343 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 100,574 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 100,574 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 96,027 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 94,444 miles

both front brake discs badly coroded on inside surfaces

rear brake disc poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2009 90,512 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 76,213 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 62,694 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 50,072 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 50,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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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AV02 WBT is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AV02 WBT, 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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AV02 WBT is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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