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FJ02 DXV

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

83,437 mi
Last recorded83,437 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 DXV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 83,437 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 83,437 miles

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

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2025 83,148 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Reversing camera etc; relocated out of swept area of screen ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Some oil seepage from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 82,615 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 81,515 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 79,690 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 77,821 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 77,817 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 76,216 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 74,120 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 68,498 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 65,318 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 31 Mar 2016 60,056 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 60,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 55,898 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 53,833 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 51,089 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)

Fail 1 May 2013 51,086 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

Pass 15 May 2012 47,981 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 47,987 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2011 44,112 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2010 40,944 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 37,347 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 May 2008 35,100 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 32,722 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 30,153 miles

Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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FJ02 DXV is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FJ02 DXV, 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 FJ02 DXV registered?

FJ02 DXV is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 7 March 2002.

Is FJ02 DXV safe to buy?

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