MOT Status
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114,464 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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General underbody corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
car has surface rust
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dirty lenses (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front & Rear Both Side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front & Rear Both Side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
noise heard while driving
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
noise heard while driving
Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play steering u/j worn (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear reduced effort to nsr parking brake
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear reduced effort to nsr parking brake
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
oil leak
Offside Front Headlamp insecure bracket broken (1.7.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
o/s front brake disc corroded on iner face
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
o/s front brake disc corroded on iner face
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear brake discs slightly pitted
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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DX02 DXM is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 DX02 DXM, 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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DX02 DXM is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2002.
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