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CA02 UNJ

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,447 mi
Last recorded103,447 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 UNJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 May 2025 103,447 miles

Emissions unable to be completed co and hydro carbons too high,blue smoke from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2024 101,952 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank corroded

underside corroded

Fail 30 May 2024 101,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor insecure (1.6 (e))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank corroded

underside corroded

Fail 17 May 2024 101,935 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit co too high.idle too high/sticking (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end locking nut split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure securing pin missing from clevis pin on cable to caliper (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor insecure (1.6 (e))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank corroded

underside corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2019 88,466 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 88,454 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at exhaust. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 88,218 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres 3mm and cracking slightly (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 87,998 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres 3mm and cracking slightly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 80,561 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear hand brake leaver sticking and reading lower than other

Pass 7 Apr 2015 77,241 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2015 77,241 miles

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 73,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 68,783 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 68,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 65,880 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 65,880 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 18 Jun 2010 59,575 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 49,561 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 43,352 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 35,116 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 27,611 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 21,137 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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CA02 UNJ is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CA02 UNJ, 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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CA02 UNJ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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