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FH02 EYW

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

109,771 mi
Last recorded109,771 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 EYW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 109,771 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Apr 2026 109,771 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jun 2025 109,764 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Pipe at steering rack corroded / leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Movement in offside front shock absorber

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sports catalytic converter fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2024 109,056 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 109,054 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 109,036 miles

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

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

MIL lamp illuminated

Slight play in o/s steering and suspension

Pass 24 Mar 2023 107,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 107,298 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 102,145 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 99,155 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 97,572 miles

UNDERGUARDS FITTED TO FRONT AND REAR

Fail 27 Mar 2019 97,412 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

UNDERGUARDS FITTED TO FRONT AND REAR

Pass 27 Mar 2018 93,743 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 92,370 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 86,552 miles

Parking brake just met requirements

coolant leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 80,572 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 80,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 72,159 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 72,145 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 70,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Dec 2012 70,943 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 63,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2011 56,858 miles

offside front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 18 Mar 2010 54,566 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 52,178 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 52,178 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 43,024 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 43,024 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2007 35,895 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 35,895 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2006 30,274 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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FH02 EYW is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 FH02 EYW, 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 FH02 EYW registered?

FH02 EYW is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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