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FH51 XGJ

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,288 mi
Last recorded93,288 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 XGJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 93,288 miles

suspension components and chassis has slight surface corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2014 91,884 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 84,625 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 84,584 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Lower Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eml on

Pass 6 Feb 2012 79,311 miles

engine management lamp on

Fail 2 Feb 2012 79,308 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 75,291 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 71,114 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 71,056 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Park brake travel high

Fail 23 Jun 2009 71,033 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

abandon emissions test engine burning oil exc

Pass 2 Jul 2008 68,838 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 68,838 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 64,438 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 62,787 miles

advise front discs

Pass 16 Jan 2006 58,251 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (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
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FH51 XGJ is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FH51 XGJ, 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 FH51 XGJ registered?

FH51 XGJ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 9 January 2002.

Is FH51 XGJ safe to buy?

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