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EA02 BVX

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

126,381 mi
Last recorded126,381 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 BVX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2021 126,381 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Engine Oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 120,621 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 120,619 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 115,939 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 112,549 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 112,500 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 108,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 108,342 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 95,995 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 95,993 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 92,441 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 89,286 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 89,286 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 87,628 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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 87,628 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)

Pass 3 May 2013 82,500 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 82,500 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2012 81,313 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2011 75,895 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 75,734 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 75,718 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 60,119 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 38,819 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 38,819 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2005 12,904 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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EA02 BVX is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue 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 EA02 BVX, 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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EA02 BVX is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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