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FB02 HYP

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

120,886 mi
Last recorded120,886 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 HYP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 120,886 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 120,798 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 118,921 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 118,919 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Hand brake too high (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 117,367 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 117,354 miles

Emissions unable to be completed revs will not stay constant (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 115,232 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 112,833 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 112,826 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 102,766 miles

parking brake requires attention

Pass 15 May 2018 92,565 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 92,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 86,758 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 86,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 76,453 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 76,541 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 60,286 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 59,774 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2013 58,851 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 57,402 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 16 May 2012 57,402 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 50,945 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 50,945 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 49,940 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 46,361 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 45,198 miles

surface rust noted on steering u jay brake ferrules brake calipers suspension parts power steering pipes travel noted on hand brake

Pass 24 Feb 2007 44,441 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 38,696 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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FB02 HYP is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FB02 HYP, 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 FB02 HYP registered?

FB02 HYP is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 May 2002.

Is FB02 HYP safe to buy?

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