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DE02 UZU

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,079 mi
Last recorded79,079 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 UZU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 79,079 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 79,037 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 79,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 78,552 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 78,535 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 75,315 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 75,313 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 71,617 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 71,410 miles

handbrake just met requirements

Pass 12 May 2018 70,787 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 70,781 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 70,293 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 69,504 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 67,334 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 65,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ns/r inner tyre wall damaged

Pass 31 May 2013 63,438 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 62,068 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 60,899 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 60,899 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 60,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Offside Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 60,007 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Offside Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 58,524 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 53,129 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 52,747 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 52,747 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)

Fail 31 Jan 2007 48,148 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 48,148 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 41,424 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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DE02 UZU is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE02 UZU, 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 DE02 UZU registered?

DE02 UZU is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 August 2002.

Is DE02 UZU safe to buy?

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