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DF02 KBN

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

46,875 mi
Last recorded46,875 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 KBN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 46,875 miles

both rear shocks corroded

o/s/f brake bind

o/s/f coil spring corroded

rear axle corroded

rear brake pads low/worn

Fail 9 Apr 2025 46,871 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

both rear shocks corroded

o/s/f brake bind

o/s/f coil spring corroded

rear axle corroded

rear brake pads low/worn

Pass 22 May 2024 46,769 miles

front suspension parts corroded

rear suspension parts corroded

windscreen damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2023 46,338 miles

front suspension parts corroded

windscreen damage

Fail 7 Jun 2023 46,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front suspension parts corroded

windscreen damage

Pass 20 Oct 2022 46,264 miles

front suspension parts corroded

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension parts corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2022 46,264 miles

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

front suspension parts corroded

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2021 45,980 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 45,418 miles

EML on

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 45,414 miles

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

EML on

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 43,918 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 43,918 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 43,071 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 42,274 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 41,390 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 39,252 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 35,861 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 34,067 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2012 32,367 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight corrosion power steering pipes at rack

slight cracking of tread area edges of tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2011 31,167 miles

slight corrosion to upper part of o/s/f coil spring

Fail 26 Mar 2010 30,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 30,010 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 27,415 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 23,640 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 23,640 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 May 2007 21,912 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 19,275 miles

TYRE SIZE 185/55/15 V

advise wheel alignment check due to wear on front tyres

both front tyres worn very low on inner edge(2mm)

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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DF02 KBN is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DF02 KBN, 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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DF02 KBN is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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