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GF02 XGL

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

94,909 mi
Last recorded94,909 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 XGL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 94,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 93,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 92,633 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 91,582 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2021 90,143 miles

handbrake effort close to limits advise inspection / repair

vehicle heavily modified

Pass 6 Feb 2019 88,867 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake low reading handbrake travel but not to excess

Pass 25 Jan 2018 85,834 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 85,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 79,250 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 79,246 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 73,702 miles

engine warning light on

handbrake levers not returning

inside faces of front brake discs rusty

Fail 3 Feb 2016 73,701 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine warning light on

handbrake levers not returning

inside faces of front brake discs rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2014 64,000 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 54,189 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 54,184 miles

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

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

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

advise rear pads look low

Pass 20 Dec 2012 49,470 miles

front brake discs pitted

Fail 26 May 2011 43,792 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2011 43,792 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 39,352 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 34,831 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 30,291 miles

slight corrosion on inner face of front discs

Pass 30 May 2007 25,170 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 20,905 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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GF02 XGL is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 GF02 XGL, 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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GF02 XGL is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is GF02 XGL safe to buy?

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