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FA02 UKL

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

49,625 mi
Last recorded49,625 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 UKL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 49,625 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 49,258 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 48,876 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 48,769 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 48,753 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 48,204 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 47,166 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 47,159 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 47,152 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 47,114 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 47,014 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 47,014 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 46,872 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 46,688 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 46,688 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 46,529 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 46,529 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 46,098 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 46,098 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 45,685 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 45,328 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 44,120 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 42,628 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 40,843 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 25 Jun 2007 37,099 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 331,869 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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FA02 UKL is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 UKL, 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 FA02 UKL registered?

FA02 UKL is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 July 2002.

Is FA02 UKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA02 UKL shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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