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FA02 LSO

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

30,329 mi
Last recorded30,329 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 LSO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 30,329 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 86,145 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 77,959 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Jul 2014 69,683 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 59,883 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 52,499 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 52,045 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread getting close to wear bars

slight judder front brakes

Pass 22 Mar 2010 46,874 miles

small stone chips in windscreen

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

high handbrake travel

osr tyre worn on edges and age cracking and some cuts

Pass 6 Apr 2009 39,424 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 36,757 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 31,151 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 31,151 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 24,109 miles

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)

near side rear and off side rear tyres showing signs of cracking in the tread pattern not down to canvas not yet excessive

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 LSO is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FA02 LSO, 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 LSO registered?

FA02 LSO is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 July 2002.

Is FA02 LSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA02 LSO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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