CarVerify

Free Car Check

GU02 TZW

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,044 mi
Last recorded89,044 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 TZW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 89,044 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 89,044 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2022 89,040 miles

Nearside 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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 88,997 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills, floor and chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated and condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all front steering and suspension components corroded

all rear suspension components corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2020 88,656 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 81,751 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 81,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 75,048 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 75,048 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 53,094 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 41,199 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 40,930 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 40,448 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 39,860 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 38,705 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 37,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm on inner edge advise replacement

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge to 0mm advise replacement

rattle from exhaust/heat shield

Fail 15 Jul 2010 36,055 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge 1mm advise replacment

front brake discs in very poor condition advise replacment

Pass 15 Jul 2010 36,055 miles

n/s/r tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge 1mm advise replacment

front brake discs in very poor condition advise replacment

Pass 6 Jul 2009 34,781 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 34,775 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 33,026 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 31,279 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 20,627 miles

Advise n/s wiper blade does not clear screen.

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
Full Toyota MR2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GU02 TZW is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GU02 TZW, 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

How do I check the history of GU02 TZW?

You can check the full history of GU02 TZW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GU02 TZW registered?

GU02 TZW is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is GU02 TZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU02 TZW shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GU02 TZW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GU02 TZW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.