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FM02 HWG

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,282 mi
Last recorded62,282 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 62,282 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 62,281 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 61,676 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn to 2mm and smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 61,676 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn to 2mm and smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 54,983 miles

both front tyres and offside rear tyre worn and deteriorated cracking in tread.

Fail 25 Jan 2018 54,980 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres and offside rear tyre worn and deteriorated cracking in tread.

Pass 14 Jan 2017 48,508 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 46,452 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 46,450 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 42,978 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 42,978 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 41,749 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 41,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 40,264 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 40,263 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 386,582 miles

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

age cracks o/s rear inner side wall

Pass 6 Jan 2011 36,902 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 35,119 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 34,464 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 32,068 miles

engine management light on

Fail 19 Aug 2008 32,068 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

engine management light on

Pass 27 Jul 2007 27,792 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 27,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 22,048 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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FM02 HWG is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FM02 HWG, 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 FM02 HWG registered?

FM02 HWG is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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