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DS02 OFW

2002 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

69,395 mi
Last recorded69,395 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 OFW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 69,395 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 67,553 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 65,828 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 25 Aug 2020 65,812 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2019 63,425 miles

Battery security may require attention soon

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

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

General under body corrosion

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside sill damaged

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Steering universal joint corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2019 63,327 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

General under body corrosion

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

Battery security may require attention soon

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside sill damaged

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Steering universal joint corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 60,592 miles

Battery security may require attention soon

Both front brake flexible hoses deteriorated around middle securing clamp/clips

General under body corrosion

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside sill damaged slightly

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 57,722 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

front boot/bonnet latch stiff to secure and may require attention soon

Fail 29 Aug 2017 57,554 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

front boot/bonnet latch stiff to secure and may require attention soon

Pass 30 Aug 2016 54,506 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 53,080 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 53,074 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 50,789 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 47,862 miles

minor bend in nearside rear radius arm

nearside rear tyre 2mm

offside front tyre 3mm and worn inner edge

offside rear tyre 2mm and 8yrs old

Fail 14 Aug 2013 47,862 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

minor bend in nearside rear radius arm

nearside rear tyre 2mm

offside front tyre 3mm and worn inner edge

offside rear tyre 2mm and 8yrs old

Pass 22 Aug 2012 43,266 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 38,623 miles

Battery insecure

nearside rear lamp loose

Fail 29 Jul 2011 38,621 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Battery insecure

nearside rear lamp loose

Pass 9 Jul 2010 36,684 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 36,684 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 36,251 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 36,251 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 31,290 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 31,289 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 26,966 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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DS02 OFW is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Grey with a 1,794cc 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 DS02 OFW, 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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DS02 OFW is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 August 2002.

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