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EX02 GVU

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,144 mi
Last recorded88,144 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 GVU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 88,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlamps starting to mist

Fail 13 Mar 2019 88,103 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlamps starting to mist

Pass 4 Sep 2018 85,172 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 84,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 84,123 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 78,885 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 79,985 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Aug 2016 79,973 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2015 70,324 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2014 65,613 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 65,613 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 62,008 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 59,036 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 56,872 miles

n/s park brake low

Pass 3 Sep 2010 54,315 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 51,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 51,172 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 47,618 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 42,314 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 34,709 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 30,592 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 30,592 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EX02 GVU is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EX02 GVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX02 GVU registered?

EX02 GVU is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 13 April 2002.

Is EX02 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 GVU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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