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BV02 FLZ

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,442 mi
Last recorded110,442 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 110,442 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2024 98,775 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front movement on offside front suspension ( possibly top mount or inside shocker strut , limited inspection due to covers fitted under bonnet )

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

battery slightly loose

Fail 24 Jul 2024 98,775 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.12 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction item hanging on rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front movement on offside front suspension ( possibly top mount or inside shocker strut , limited inspection due to covers fitted under bonnet )

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

battery slightly loose

Pass 26 Jul 2023 96,562 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 96,562 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 92,688 miles

Offside Front slight play / movement in strut top mount

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 92,688 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front slight play / movement in strut top mount

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 90,199 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 90,107 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 87,481 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 87,473 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 86,002 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 85,799 miles

front brake discs are slightly pitted

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 16 Mar 2017 85,706 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 85,706 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings not tested, brakes binding.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 84,432 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 82,177 miles

rear tyres perished/cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2013 78,285 miles

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

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

front wiper blades smearing

nearside rear tyre perished/cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2012 75,301 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 71,829 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 67,379 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 66,905 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 60,638 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 53,422 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 FLZ 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 75%.

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 BV02 FLZ, 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 FLZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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