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EJ02 LSF

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

38,384 mi
Last recorded38,384 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 38,384 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 38,315 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2019 37,891 miles

Offside Front top mount slight wear

Fail 13 Jul 2019 37,891 miles

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

Offside Front top suspension mount slight wear

both front head light aims very poor but can just see image

Pass 23 Jun 2018 35,663 miles

headlamp covers opaque poor focal pattern

rear tyres worn to min requirement

Fail 23 Jun 2018 35,663 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

headlamp covers opaque poor focal pattern

rear tyres worn to min requirement

Pass 17 Jun 2017 32,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also has a nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also has a nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 29,959 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 26,674 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 23,977 miles

cracks in nearside rear tyre tread and sidewall

cracks in offside rear tyre tread

Fail 23 May 2014 23,977 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cracks in nearside rear tyre tread and sidewall

cracks in offside rear tyre tread

Fail 3 May 2013 21,706 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 21,706 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 18,286 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 14,854 miles

fuel tank damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2008 12,873 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 10,763 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 7,997 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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EJ02 LSF 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 72.2%.

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 EJ02 LSF, 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 LSF registered?

EJ02 LSF is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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