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EA02 VUS

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

76,412 mi
Last recorded76,412 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 VUS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 76,412 miles

EML on

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2017 73,650 miles

Battery loose

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 May 2017 73,650 miles

Battery loose

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2016 69,744 miles

battery loose

eml lamp on

Fail 27 May 2016 69,744 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/40zr17 (4.1.D.1b)

battery loose

eml lamp on

Pass 17 Jul 2015 57,459 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 55,056 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

re-clipped rear undertray/ cover. was hanging down.

Fail 7 Jun 2014 55,037 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

re-clipped rear undertray/ cover. was hanging down.

Pass 29 Jun 2013 51,089 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eng man lamp on!

Fail 29 Jun 2013 51,089 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eng man lamp on!

Pass 21 Jun 2012 47,778 miles

eng.light on

o/s/r disc corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2011 45,812 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Car has engine and/or floor covers fitted. Unable to see certain testable items

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

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

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

Offside front brake discs very corroded

Offside rear brake discs very corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 45,812 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Car has engine and/or floor covers fitted. Unable to see certain testable items

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

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

Offside front brake discs very corroded

Offside rear brake discs very corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 44,646 miles

Car has engine and/or floor covers fitted. Unable to see certain testable items.

Front brake discs are worn and corroded.

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

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

Rear brake discs are worn and corroded.

Fail 26 Jun 2010 44,646 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Car has engine and/or floor covers fitted. Unable to see certain testable items.

Front brake discs are worn and corroded.

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

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

Rear brake discs are worn and corroded.

Pass 19 Jun 2009 42,041 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 42,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 36,298 miles

handbrake has no reserve travel

Pass 2 Jul 2007 31,628 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 26,887 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 VUS is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VUS, 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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What year was EA02 VUS registered?

EA02 VUS is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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