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BU02 CXD

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

83,217 mi
Last recorded83,217 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 CXD
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 83,217 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 82,672 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 82,112 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 81,991 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 80,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 79,638 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 78,475 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 77,633 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 77,633 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 May 2018 77,591 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction On (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.74 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 8.80 + (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 588 + (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 76,846 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 74,137 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 67,674 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 67,649 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 60,029 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 54,971 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 46,971 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 46,971 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 38,822 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 38,822 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 19,385 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 17,846 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 14,817 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 10,933 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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BU02 CXD is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver 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 BU02 CXD, 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 BU02 CXD registered?

BU02 CXD is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 April 2002.

Is BU02 CXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 CXD shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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