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GF02 XSL

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,221 mi
Last recorded94,221 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 XSL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 94,221 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 94,211 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2025 88,280 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 88,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 80,927 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 80,902 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2023 71,979 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 71,977 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 71,367 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 70,122 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 70,180 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2020 69,108 miles

chassis rails corroded,plastic under trays fitted

front and rear sub frame corroded and under sealed

head lamp lenses misted

Fail 9 Jun 2020 69,107 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chassis rails corroded,plastic under trays fitted

front and rear sub frame corroded and under sealed

head lamp lenses misted

Pass 3 May 2018 69,147 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 67,411 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 67,411 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 64,515 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 64,515 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 62,000 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 53,080 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 46,615 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 41,678 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 38,304 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 34,330 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 30,288 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2008 28,217 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 25,717 miles

front brakes discs corroded on inner face

Pass 22 May 2006 22,633 miles

handbrake lever close to maximum travel

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 XSL is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XSL, 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 GF02 XSL registered?

GF02 XSL is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 25 May 2002.

Is GF02 XSL safe to buy?

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