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BN02 XEF

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

58,046 mi
Last recorded58,046 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 XEF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 58,046 miles

headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2021 57,870 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 57,125 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 53,003 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2015 52,999 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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 49,638 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 45,655 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 43,311 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

wipers worn

Pass 10 Feb 2011 41,428 miles

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

handbrake lever is approaching the end of its working travel.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 38,479 miles

handbrake lever is approaching the end of its working travell.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 32,769 miles

handbrake lever is approaching the end of its working travel.

Pass 10 Jan 2008 25,944 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 25,944 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 22,933 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 22,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 20,275 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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BN02 XEF is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BN02 XEF, 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 BN02 XEF registered?

BN02 XEF is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 March 2002.

Is BN02 XEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN02 XEF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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