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FN02 OBT

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,190 mi
Last recorded97,190 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 OBT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 97,190 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2021 96,990 miles

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

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

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

both front wishbones corroded

under body surface rust

Pass 18 Jul 2019 91,797 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 91,684 miles

Emissions not tested emissions not tested due to auxiliary belt snapped and not running water pump. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nsf tyre has a tear on inner side wall due to 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 osr tyre has a tear on the inner and outer side walls due to partial failure of its structure. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded and rusty from lack of use. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front space saver fitted to osf of vehicle.

Pass 4 Mar 2017 91,092 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 85,426 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 80,466 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 74,597 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 74,590 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 66,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front suspension shockabsorber upper dust cover deteriorated but not affecting suspension operation

offside front suspension shockabsorber upper dust cover deteriorated but not affecting suspension operation

Fail 4 Feb 2013 66,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front suspension shockabsorber upper dust cover deteriorated but not affecting suspension operation

offside front suspension shockabsorber upper dust cover deteriorated but not affecting suspension operation

Pass 27 Jan 2012 57,546 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 26 Jan 2012 57,546 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 55,078 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 55,078 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 85,562 miles

some corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r brake disks vehical been standing but readings good

Pass 13 Feb 2008 43,965 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 36,233 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 36,233 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 29,802 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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FN02 OBT is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FN02 OBT, 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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FN02 OBT is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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