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FV02 VLE

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,452 mi
Last recorded109,452 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 VLE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 109,452 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 105,690 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 103,521 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 102,248 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 101,805 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 101,360 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 98,345 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 94,925 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 88,762 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 88,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 81,258 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front shock absorbers weak

Fail 28 Nov 2014 81,225 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front shock absorbers weak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 74,223 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 74,186 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 67,290 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 61,548 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 61,548 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 57,784 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 50,779 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 44,685 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Jul 2007 38,120 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 26,649 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 VLE is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV02 VLE registered?

FV02 VLE is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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