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2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

83,649 mi
Last recorded83,649 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 83,649 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 83,621 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 76,443 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 22 Feb 2021 76,443 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Aug 2019 72,742 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2019 72,622 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

headlamps discoloured

Pass 18 Jun 2018 71,012 miles

Nearside Rear park brake low effort adjustment required

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded near rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

steering column lower coupling onto rack corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2017 69,642 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 69,642 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 68,052 miles

Covers Fitted To Engine Bay

Undertray's Fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 66,874 miles

Corrosion To Suspension Components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2015 66,873 miles

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

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

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

Engine Malfunction Lamp On

Corrosion To Suspension Components

Handbrake Could Use Some Adjustment

Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 64,547 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 62,484 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 60,332 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 57,897 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 54,503 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 49,761 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 44,095 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 38,368 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 30,689 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 30,689 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 21,794 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 YBB is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YBB, 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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FA02 YBB is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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