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FJ51 FFS

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,606 mi
Last recorded100,606 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 FFS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2025 100,606 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 94,972 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 94,906 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Under body has surface corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2018 91,798 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Under body has surface corrosion

Fail 14 Apr 2018 91,798 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Under body has surface corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2017 90,500 miles

e.m.l. light on

front coil springs corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2017 90,484 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

e.m.l. light on

front coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2016 90,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside hand brake effort low

Pass 17 Feb 2015 88,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2014 83,557 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 77,381 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 71,137 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 71,137 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 65,985 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2010 62,673 miles

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

O/s rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 6 Mar 2010 62,673 miles

O/s rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 16 Feb 2009 58,990 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 56,072 miles

front brakes disc surface corraded

rear brakes pads low

Pass 14 Mar 2007 46,602 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

handbrake travle.

rear brake pads worn.

both front brake disks badly corroded.

Pass 3 Mar 2006 42,733 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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FJ51 FFS is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FJ51 FFS, 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 FJ51 FFS registered?

FJ51 FFS is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 22 February 2002.

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