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FA02 HWO

2002 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

106,779 mi
Last recorded106,779 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 HWO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 106,779 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 106,779 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 105,191 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 105,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 104,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake disc dust shields corroded

general under body corrosion

parking brake lever has travel

Pass 16 Jan 2019 103,102 miles

all brake back plate shields corroded

general under body corrosion

Fail 16 Jan 2019 103,095 miles

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

all brake back plate shields corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2018 99,765 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 99,763 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 97,030 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 97,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable 205/50/15 ()

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 93,094 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 91,200 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 87,809 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 86,735 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 84,652 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2011 79,132 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake disc's slightly pitted

rear brake disc's slightly pitted

Pass 8 Jul 2010 77,436 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 77,434 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 70,988 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 60,447 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 49,321 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 37,220 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 37,206 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)

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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FA02 HWO is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FA02 HWO, 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 FA02 HWO registered?

FA02 HWO is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 July 2002.

Is FA02 HWO safe to buy?

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