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FV02 TRZ

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

152,137 mi
Last recorded152,137 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 TRZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 152,137 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 149,549 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 144,254 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 138,412 miles

Rear Nail in tyre Both Sides Not Repairable ()

Fail 15 Mar 2021 138,412 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre Both Sides Not Repairable ()

Pass 11 Mar 2020 133,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 128,003 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 115,509 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 106,379 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 99,872 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 93,312 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 88,083 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 88,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 80,156 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f door damege

Fail 1 Feb 2013 80,156 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f door damege

Pass 27 Jan 2012 39,654 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 65,511 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 60,949 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 53,838 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 46,524 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 38,276 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 37,723 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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FV02 TRZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 FV02 TRZ, 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 FV02 TRZ registered?

FV02 TRZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 July 2002.

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The MOT history for FV02 TRZ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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