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EF02 VPZ

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,215 mi
Last recorded109,215 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 VPZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 109,215 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 105,004 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 100,216 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 100,216 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both caliper handbrake levers/cables (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 98,246 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 91,407 miles

front disc's slightly worn and scored

rear brake disc's slightly worn and scored

Pass 15 Dec 2014 86,004 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 86,004 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 80,023 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 71,872 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 67,629 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 67,629 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 62,303 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 55,782 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 53,918 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 50,551 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007
Pass 21 Jan 2006 39,367 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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EF02 VPZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF02 VPZ, 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 EF02 VPZ registered?

EF02 VPZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 10 July 2002.

Is EF02 VPZ safe to buy?

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