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FM02 EFO

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

95,620 mi
Last recorded95,620 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 EFO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 95,620 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 93,566 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 93,566 miles

Rear Macpherson strut insecurely attached both sides (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached both sides (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 93,113 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 93,113 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 91,693 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 90,303 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 85,926 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 84,076 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 84,076 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 78,866 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 78,866 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 76,769 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 73,620 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 73,137 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 70,582 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 63,482 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 63,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 55,362 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 44,807 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 34,997 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 34,246 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 30,407 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 26,190 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 21,694 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 17,949 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 15,148 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres perishing

o/s wiper starting to split

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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FM02 EFO is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 FM02 EFO, 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 FM02 EFO registered?

FM02 EFO is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 June 2002.

Is FM02 EFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM02 EFO shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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