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FG02 DZU

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

60,459 mi
Last recorded60,459 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 DZU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 60,459 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 60,455 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 59,811 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 59,077 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 58,619 miles

all underside components corroding

Pass 27 Aug 2021 58,174 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 57,440 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 55,736 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 52,157 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 51,961 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres perished in tread area/sidewalls

Pass 13 Jul 2016 50,329 miles

both front & rear tyres perished

Fail 25 Jun 2015 50,012 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 50,012 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 48,932 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 47,351 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 46,535 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 45,133 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 45,133 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 43,647 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 41,720 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 40,169 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 38,217 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 32,189 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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FG02 DZU is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FG02 DZU, 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 FG02 DZU registered?

FG02 DZU is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 April 2002.

Is FG02 DZU safe to buy?

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