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GP51 EJY

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,414 mi
Last recorded55,414 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP51 EJY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 55,414 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

steering and suspension components have age related surface corrosion

underside of body has minor age related surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2025 54,200 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 52,874 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 51,894 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 50,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 49,190 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 49,190 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 47,336 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 45,280 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 43,310 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 41,056 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 39,308 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 37,129 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 37,129 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 34,597 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 32,465 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2012 29,457 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 26,459 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 24,090 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 20,975 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 17,918 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 14,722 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 12,175 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 12,175 miles

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

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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GP51 EJY is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GP51 EJY, 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 GP51 EJY registered?

GP51 EJY is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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