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E11 SLC

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

125,807 mi
Last recorded125,807 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE11 SLC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2025 125,807 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corrosion hole in subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four are badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front wishbones badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake back plates badly corroded

wiper linkage worn

Pass 27 Feb 2024 124,803 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both, chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake disc backing plates corroded, all four

fuel cap seal has signs of perishing

wiper linkage has play

Fail 22 Feb 2024 124,796 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both, chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake disc backing plates corroded, all four

fuel cap seal has signs of perishing

Pass 20 Feb 2023 123,108 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both, chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both, sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all four brake disc backing plates corroded

all four shock absorbers corroded

wiper linkage has play

Fail 15 Feb 2023 123,108 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both, chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both, sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all four brake disc backing plates corroded

all four shock absorbers corroded

wiper linkage has play

Pass 7 Mar 2022 121,701 miles

Central brake light some L.E.D'S inoperative

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front shock absorbers corroded

brake disc back plates corroded, all four

Fail 26 Jan 2022 121,696 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both, lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill is holed (not structural)

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracked/perished and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all four brake disc back plates corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2020 121,630 miles

Central brake light is partially illuminated

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake performance considerably lower than nearside

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four worn on edges and have signs of cracking (5.2.3 (e))

wiper mechanism/linkage has play

Pass 20 Feb 2019 120,335 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake backplates corroded all round

exhaust heat shield loose

wiper mechanism has play

Pass 15 Mar 2018 113,915 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Mar 2017 113,400 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 105,379 miles

Both rear tyres have age cracks.

Nearside Front Strut dust boot deteriorated

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

Offside Front Strut dust boot cover deteriorated.

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 16 Mar 2015 96,526 miles

Engine light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2015 96,526 miles

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

Engine light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 90,493 miles

Engine light on

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 90,493 miles

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

Engine light on

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 84,521 miles

Engine light is on

Pass 5 Mar 2012 78,275 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 71,688 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 71,688 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 62,445 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 51,299 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 46,552 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 41,610 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Mar 2006 33,523 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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E11 SLC is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 E11 SLC, 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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E11 SLC is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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