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FM02 SXS

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

110,602 mi
Last recorded110,602 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 SXS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 110,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened arm has had welding repair (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 106,206 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 106,174 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 101,701 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 101,701 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 101,676 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 98,682 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 95,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various corrosion to vehicle underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met indicating repair or adjustment may be necissary

under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring view of various components

various covers under bonnet obscuring various components

Pass 5 Jul 2017 89,447 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

PAS steering pipes corroded

front and rear suspension strut casings corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2017 89,447 miles

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

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

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

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

PAS steering pipes corroded

all front and rear strut casings corroded

front and rear suspension strut casings corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 84,844 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension components have light surface corrosion

Fail 1 Jun 2016 84,831 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension components have light surface corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2015 82,168 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 77,416 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 77,416 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 73,018 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 73,018 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 69,153 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

Fail 13 Feb 2012 69,153 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 28 Mar 2011 66,024 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 61,044 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 60,989 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 55,766 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 55,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 49,954 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 49,869 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 43,656 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 39,302 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 SXS is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 SXS, 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 SXS registered?

FM02 SXS is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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