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BV02 FHC

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,353 mi
Last recorded87,353 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 FHC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 87,353 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in fixings (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 87,349 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in fixings (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 86,768 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section corroded in clip above coolant pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 86,768 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section corroded in clip above coolant pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 86,185 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

coil spring corroded both front upper coils (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 May 2018 86,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

coil spring corroded both front upper coils (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2017 85,032 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 May 2017 85,016 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2016 77,171 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 68,630 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front head lamps slightly discoloured

osr caliper slightly binding

Pass 7 Mar 2014 59,235 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 59,235 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 57,957 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 57,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 56,789 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 54,705 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 54,705 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 54,345 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

OSR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 43,194 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 43,193 miles

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

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH.

Pass 25 Mar 2008 33,051 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 27,253 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 27,253 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 20,639 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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BV02 FHC 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 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BV02 FHC, 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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BV02 FHC is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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