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GP02 FTU

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,068 mi
Last recorded124,068 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP02 FTU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 124,068 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 123,953 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened hole in it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 113,203 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 113,202 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 104,399 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 104,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside 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 1 Dec 2022 93,668 miles

Handbrake efforts low. Only just met the criteria

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front shock dust cover perished and falling apart. Some bits have been jamming into the shock piston.

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 86,442 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 80,380 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 80,365 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 70,209 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 62,223 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 62,140 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 62,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 61,913 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 61,562 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 61,562 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 60,967 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 60,966 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 60,563 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 58,984 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 57,919 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 48,581 miles

near/side and off/side rear 205/50 VR 15 tyres wearing on inner edges

near/side front 185/55 VR 15 tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Sep 2009 45,460 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2008 36,948 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 24,271 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 17,207 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 11,780 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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GP02 FTU is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GP02 FTU, 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 GP02 FTU registered?

GP02 FTU is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is GP02 FTU safe to buy?

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