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CA02 VXT

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

99,759 mi
Last recorded99,759 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 99,759 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 99,510 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 99,506 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2016 99,047 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 99,047 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 97,883 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2014 96,283 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 92,346 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 92,207 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 86,319 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 86,232 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 83,750 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2011 83,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

offside sunvisor insecure

Pass 19 Mar 2010 77,058 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 77,058 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ecu light on

strong advise front pads low

strong advise rear pads low

Fail 16 Mar 2009 70,185 miles

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

STRONG ADVISE both rear tyres low

front pads low

Pass 16 Mar 2009 70,185 miles

STRONG ADVISE both rear tyres low

front pads low

Fail 7 Mar 2009 69,971 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

advise off side wiper blade torn at ends

advise oil leaks

advise very little reserve handbrake travel left

Pass 12 Mar 2008 57,141 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 44,907 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 35,450 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 VXT is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VXT, 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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What year was CA02 VXT registered?

CA02 VXT is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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