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EJ02 BXC

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,129 mi
Last recorded61,129 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 BXC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 61,129 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2018 61,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2017 60,264 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 60,243 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 59,421 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

both front shock dust boots split

corosion to underbody components and panels

Pass 30 May 2014 53,066 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 49,620 miles

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

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)

offside rear tyre worn to 3.0mm.

Pass 24 May 2012 45,730 miles

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

offside front tyre,inner edge worn to 2.5mm.

Fail 23 May 2012 45,705 miles

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

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

offside front tyre,inner edge worn to 2.5mm.

Pass 18 May 2011 41,822 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 37,375 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 32,687 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 28,156 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 24,624 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 21,692 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 21,665 miles

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

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

near side front brake disc inner surface is in poor condition

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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EJ02 BXC is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EJ02 BXC, 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 EJ02 BXC registered?

EJ02 BXC is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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