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BJ02 UCY

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

96,510 mi
Last recorded96,510 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 UCY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 96,510 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 93,803 miles

Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 93,803 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 91,470 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pas pipes on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 91,470 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play column uj (2.2.2 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pas pipes on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 89,922 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 89,285 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 89,285 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 89,002 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 89,002 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 87,288 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 85,573 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 84,515 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 82,521 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 81,725 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 80,366 miles

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

rear subframe welded repairs carried out

Fail 13 Mar 2013 80,340 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

rear subframe welded repairs carried out

Fail 20 Feb 2012 78,595 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear brake caliper slightly seized

Pass 20 Feb 2012 78,595 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear brake caliper slightly seized

Pass 4 Mar 2011 72,832 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside windscreen washer jet blocked

Pass 2 Mar 2010 65,781 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 56,075 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Vehicle has excessive handbrake travel but not against stops

Pass 11 Mar 2008 48,537 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 42,741 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 34,971 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (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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BJ02 UCY is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BJ02 UCY, 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 BJ02 UCY registered?

BJ02 UCY is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 10 May 2002.

Is BJ02 UCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ02 UCY shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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