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D9 PSJ

2002 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

87,647 mi
Last recorded87,647 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 PSJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 87,647 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 87,626 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 83,028 miles

Vehicle has a body kit fitted unable to ascertain condition of some prescribed areas

Fail 22 Aug 2023 83,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle has a body kit fitted unable to ascertain condition of some prescribed areas

Pass 15 Sep 2020 13,208 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 13,208 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2019 12,388 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 12,347 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 12,286 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 12,090 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 11,859 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 169,914 miles

movement detected in rear anti-roll bar bushes

slight oil leak ?

Fail 28 Nov 2013 169,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

movement detected in rear anti-roll bar bushes

slight oil leak ?

Pass 10 Nov 2012 165,124 miles

Rear anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated causing side to side movement

offside front wing mirror slightly loose

slight oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2012 165,017 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated causing side to side movement

offside front wing mirror slightly loose

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2011 155,789 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 155,775 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 47,228 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2009 132,361 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 126,984 miles

slight play o/s steering rack inner joint ,slight leak

Pass 25 Oct 2007 120,852 miles

steering rack knocking and play in o/s joint,slight leak.

Pass 2 Nov 2006 114,879 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 114,720 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play o/s front steering inner joint

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Oct 2005 107,707 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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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D9 PSJ is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 D9 PSJ, 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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D9 PSJ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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