CarVerify

Free Car Check

FD02 ZFU

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

76,193 mi
Last recorded76,193 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 ZFU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 76,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 76,193 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 72,284 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded, inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 72,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded inner side

Pass 2 Aug 2023 69,453 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 69,431 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 66,285 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

new brakes pads fitted to n/s/r used pads fitted to o/s/r

Fail 29 Jul 2022 66,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

new brakes pads fitted to n/s/r used pads fitted to o/s/r

Pass 13 Aug 2021 63,263 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 59,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 59,806 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 56,660 miles

under-sealed

Fail 29 Jul 2019 56,651 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

under-sealed

Pass 22 May 2019 56,472 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 56,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Jun 2014 56,023 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 56,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2013 53,207 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 51,129 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)

Pass 17 May 2011 48,709 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 48,709 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 46,270 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear handbrake showing very little effort

Pass 29 May 2009 39,977 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 39,977 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 22 May 2008 33,050 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre cracking 205/50/15 v NCT eagle goodyear

Pass 22 May 2008 33,050 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking 205/50/15 v NCT eagle goodyear

Pass 19 May 2007 28,242 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 23,537 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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
Full Toyota MR2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FD02 ZFU is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 FD02 ZFU, 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

How do I check the history of FD02 ZFU?

You can check the full history of FD02 ZFU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FD02 ZFU registered?

FD02 ZFU is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is FD02 ZFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD02 ZFU shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FD02 ZFU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FD02 ZFU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.