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EJ02 LZO

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,866 mi
Last recorded132,866 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 LZO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 132,866 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 132,861 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 126,095 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 119,282 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 119,282 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 113,564 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 102,781 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 95,928 miles

Oil leak

advise osr brake caliper has a additional non standerd return spring modification.secure at time of test

Fail 26 Feb 2014 95,592 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

nsf wiper blade split

rear inner brake pads appear low

Pass 6 Feb 2013 88,808 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 77,430 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 66,155 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 59,548 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 54,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 48,514 miles

slight travel in hand brake lever.

Pass 2 Feb 2007 38,545 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 31,036 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 LZO is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LZO, 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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EJ02 LZO is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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