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FM02 NVH

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,744 mi
Last recorded111,744 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 111,744 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 109,866 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 107,652 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 104,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight clouding when headlamp is switched on (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight clouding when headlamp is switched on (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 104,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight clouding when headlamp is switched on (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight clouding when headlamp is switched on (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 100,644 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear parking (secondary) brake efficiency requirements only just met. It would appear that the parking brake system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 27 Apr 2016 100,383 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine management light is on

Engine struggles to run when started from cold

Pass 17 Feb 2015 100,019 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 100,014 miles

brake discs poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2013 94,919 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 88,885 miles

engine management light on

Fail 23 Mar 2012 88,885 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine management light on

Fail 31 Dec 2008 41,207 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nails in both rear tyres

Pass 31 Dec 2008 41,207 miles

nails in both rear tyres

Pass 1 Feb 2008 25,945 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 25,863 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 22,423 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 22,423 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

off side rear tyre rubber begining to perish in groves in tread pattern and appears to be underinflated

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 NVH is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FM02 NVH, 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 NVH registered?

FM02 NVH is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 9 July 2002.

Is FM02 NVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM02 NVH shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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