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GU02 YAV

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,146 mi
Last recorded148,146 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2025 148,146 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 146,575 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 143,361 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 138,832 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 138,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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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GU02 YAV is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GU02 YAV, 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 GU02 YAV registered?

GU02 YAV is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 May 2002.

Is GU02 YAV safe to buy?

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