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FX02 BFJ

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

75,070 mi
Last recorded75,070 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 BFJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 75,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 73,887 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 71,962 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 69,331 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 65,885 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 64,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

numerous components corroded underneath vehicle (surface rust)

Fail 29 Sep 2020 64,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

numerous components corroded underneath vehicle (surface rust)

Pass 2 Apr 2019 63,301 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 61,693 miles

handbrake has travel

n/s/front headlamp lower limit & o/s/on upper limit

rear tyres low inside

Pass 26 Oct 2016 58,628 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 56,877 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 48,008 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 47,945 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 37,714 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 35,773 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 35,773 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 34,032 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 30,178 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 26,315 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 23,336 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 22,281 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 21,970 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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FX02 BFJ 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 FX02 BFJ, 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 FX02 BFJ registered?

FX02 BFJ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 2 March 2002.

Is FX02 BFJ safe to buy?

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