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2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

111,052 mi
Last recorded111,052 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 VWD
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2021 111,052 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep age cracks and inner edge also worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep age cracks and inner edge also worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front both shock absorber gaiters/dust covers deteriorated

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under-body showing surface corrosion in places rear inner sills etc. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads approx 70-75% worn

engine management light on dash vehicle 1st used before 01/07/2003

Pass 9 Mar 2020 109,737 miles

Exhaust noisy sounds like baffles have started to break up inside exhaust silencers/cat (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front both shock absorber dust cover gaiters deteriorated

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under-body showing surface corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 109,720 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front both shock absorber dust cover gaiters deteriorated

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under-body showing surface corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 105,422 miles

Front both tyres slight wear on inner edges and just starting to show age cracks

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front brake pads approx 70% worn

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under-body showing surface corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 105,422 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front both tyres slight wear on inner edges and just starting to show age cracks

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front brake pads approx 70% worn

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under-body showing surface corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 100,130 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine light on

Fail 24 Feb 2018 100,129 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine light on

Pass 14 Mar 2017 95,577 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside parking brake low effort

engine light on

Fail 6 Mar 2017 95,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside parking brake low effort

engine light on

Pass 10 Mar 2016 90,924 miles

engine light on

Fail 1 Mar 2016 90,885 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine light on

Pass 2 Mar 2015 84,145 miles

rear exhaust poor

undertrays and engine covers blocking veiw of some components

Fail 2 Mar 2015 84,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

osr tyre bold on inner edge

rear exhaust poor

rear tyres getting close to limit

undertrays and engine covers blocking veiw of some components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 77,551 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

poor repair made to exhaust

Fail 22 Feb 2014 77,419 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

poor repair made to exhaust

Fail 2 Mar 2013 71,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear suspension bushes worn.

front brake discs poor (inner face).

front tyres poor (wearing inner face).

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 2 Mar 2013 71,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear suspension bushes worn.

front brake discs poor (inner face).

front tyres poor (wearing inner face).

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 65,137 miles

front discs poor.

n/s/f spring corroded.

rear suspension bushes worn.

Fail 5 Mar 2012 65,137 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front discs poor.

n/s/f spring corroded.

rear suspension bushes worn.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 57,443 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 56,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2009 52,835 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 47,372 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 39,590 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 39,585 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 May 2006 35,811 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2005 28,043 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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FP02 VWD is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 VWD, 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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FP02 VWD is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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