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GF51 YXU

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

175,266 mi
Last recorded175,266 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 YXU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2017 175,266 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

boot lid stay missing

Pass 5 Sep 2016 165,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 165,776 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 155,891 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2015 155,891 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust heat shield loose

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 147,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 8 Sep 2014 146,999 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

heat sheild loose

Pass 20 Sep 2013 136,292 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 136,292 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 123,527 miles

engine warning lamp staying on

Fail 1 Aug 2012 123,527 miles

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

engine warning lamp staying on

Pass 4 Aug 2011 110,903 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 105,107 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 90,684 miles

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 21 Aug 2008 62,954 miles

little reserve travel in hand brake

Fail 20 Aug 2008 62,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside 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)

little reserve travel in hand brake

Pass 4 Aug 2007 41,714 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 23,667 miles

front discs slightly corroded (inside)

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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GF51 YXU is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GF51 YXU, 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 GF51 YXU registered?

GF51 YXU is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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