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AX51 LGV

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

73,248 mi
Last recorded73,248 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 LGV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 73,248 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 73,140 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 73,019 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 72,790 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 71,388 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 70,177 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 68,942 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 68,925 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 67,113 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 67,113 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 65,937 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 62,942 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 59,954 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 56,941 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 53,245 miles

front headlamps frosting

handbrake travel high

Pass 7 Sep 2012 48,343 miles

Mirror hanger removed before test.

Steering column to rack UJ quite heavily corroded.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 44,559 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 40,846 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 37,261 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 32,689 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 28,644 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 24,398 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 24,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AX51 LGV is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AX51 LGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX51 LGV registered?

AX51 LGV is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 January 2002.

Is AX51 LGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX51 LGV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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