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AY02 AVJ

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

126,681 mi
Last recorded126,681 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 AVJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 May 2025 126,681 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear crossmember holed by corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake performance marginal

Pass 19 Feb 2024 125,537 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 125,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 121,809 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 121,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 117,650 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 114,642 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both have corrosion on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 113,141 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both heavily corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both clouded and discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 108,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 103,655 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 98,047 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 92,476 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 86,771 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 80,650 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 80,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 74,768 miles

both rear shocks slight oil weep

front brake discs very bad corrosion on inner face

high hand brake travel

Pass 13 Feb 2012 67,110 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 59,883 miles

front and rear discs pitting inside edge

Fail 21 Feb 2011 59,883 miles

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

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

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

front and rear discs pitting inside edge

Pass 15 Feb 2010 53,241 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 47,043 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 40,505 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 34,891 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 29,220 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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AY02 AVJ is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AY02 AVJ, 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 AY02 AVJ registered?

AY02 AVJ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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