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FL02 JVU

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

76,196 mi
Last recorded76,196 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 JVU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 76,196 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 76,169 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 62,840 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 62,631 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 59,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s front shock absorber corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 59,242 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 59,242 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s front coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 58,460 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 58,458 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 57,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 57,319 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 55,992 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 54,395 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. @ 40% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2015 51,596 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 48,091 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 48,091 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 44,133 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 1 May 2012 39,623 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 36,574 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 36,574 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

e.m. light on

Pass 18 May 2010 34,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front no. plate cracked

Pass 14 May 2009 32,310 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to crack on side wall

Pass 10 May 2008 29,454 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 26,255 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 23,286 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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FL02 JVU is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FL02 JVU, 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 FL02 JVU registered?

FL02 JVU is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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