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FV02 VGL

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

54,866 mi
Last recorded54,866 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 54,866 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 54,652 miles

slight corrosion on both front brake discs inner faces

Pass 16 May 2024 54,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 54,090 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 53,775 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened as marked. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded as marked. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre as marked.

Pass 7 Jun 2021 53,445 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 53,079 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 53,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 52,884 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 51,964 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 51,099 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 50,129 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 49,174 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r/tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 11 Dec 2013 47,210 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 47,210 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 45,651 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 42,809 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light is on

Pass 8 Dec 2011 42,809 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light is on

Pass 30 Dec 2010 39,056 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 37,221 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres feathered on edges

Pass 30 Dec 2008 34,617 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Long travel on handbrake.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Dec 2008 34,616 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Long travel on handbrake.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 31,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front tyres slightly feathering on inner edges

Pass 4 Jan 2007 28,961 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 28,961 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 18,450 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal slightly corroded (3.3.A.1a)

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 VGL is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 VGL, 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 VGL registered?

FV02 VGL is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 10 August 2002.

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