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FA02 HYC

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,174 mi
Last recorded82,174 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 HYC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 82,174 miles

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 80,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 76,641 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 73,404 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 73,404 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 69,575 miles

please refer to test number: 380363950487 for a full list of 8 Advisories on this this veheicle as VTS device failed to print Advisory notice on Retest

Fail 10 Sep 2010 69,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

both front shock dust boots split

splash guards and undercarrage trays fitted givig limited access to prescribed areas

Fail 19 Aug 2009 65,598 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 65,598 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 60,087 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 53,654 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 43,532 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 43,532 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

bonnet insecure my fly up at speed due to damage

tread on offside rear tyre starting to deform

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 HYC is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FA02 HYC, 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 HYC registered?

FA02 HYC is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 11 July 2002.

Is FA02 HYC safe to buy?

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