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F3 PAU

2002 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,877 mi
Last recorded83,877 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 PAU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 83,877 miles

Rear parking brake effieciency only just met

Fail 7 Sep 2022 83,877 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear parking brake effieciency only just met

Pass 27 Oct 2021 80,309 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 72,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn almost to wear bar on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit on inner section of tyre,worn very close to cords on inner edge strongly advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 72,920 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit on inner section of tyre , worn very close to cords on inner edge strongly advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn almost to wear bar on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 62,329 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 62,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2014 54,543 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 54,046 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 53,124 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 50,538 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 50,136 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 49,737 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 49,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 49,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 45,822 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 42,601 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 35,169 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 35,169 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 17,960 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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F3 PAU is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F3 PAU, 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 F3 PAU registered?

F3 PAU is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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