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FP02 CSO

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

91,800 mi
Last recorded91,800 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 CSO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2024 91,800 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 9 Jun 2023 91,409 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 91,409 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 89,380 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 89,380 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 87,092 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 87,090 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 84,826 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 81,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 76,584 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 76,584 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 71,938 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Hand brake efficiency only just passed the test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 71,852 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine management light illuminated

Hand brake efficiency only just passed the test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 67,460 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 67,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 67,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre sidewalls cracked and perished

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls cracked and perished

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre sidewalls cracked and perished

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre sidewalls cracked and perished

Fail 16 Apr 2016 67,106 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre sidewalls cracked and perished

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls cracked and perished

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre sidewalls cracked and perished

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre sidewalls cracked and perished

Pass 14 Apr 2015 66,394 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 66,394 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 65,415 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 64,835 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 63,868 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 63,863 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 61,706 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 59,533 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 59,533 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 57,778 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 55,132 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 55,132 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 52,319 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 41,692 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 41,670 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Exhaust system corroding

Front number plate cracked

Small stone chips to windscreen

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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FP02 CSO is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 FP02 CSO, 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 FP02 CSO registered?

FP02 CSO is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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