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GV02 LLZ

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

110,951 mi
Last recorded110,951 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 LLZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 110,951 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 110,570 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 106,733 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 May 2023 106,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 106,245 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 105,977 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 101,530 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 98,442 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 92,763 miles

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

nearside handbrake cable in poor condition

wiper lades worn

Pass 9 Jul 2015 89,021 miles

Nearside parking brake efficiency slightly low

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 89,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside parking brake efficiency slightly low

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 80,472 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 72,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 72,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 64,528 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2011 56,061 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

hand brake requires adjusting

slight corrosion to brake discs

Fail 22 Jun 2011 56,061 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

hand brake requires adjusting

slight corrosion to brake discs

Pass 28 Jun 2010 47,802 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)

hand brake requires adjusting

Pass 8 Jul 2009 39,667 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)

front tyres tread low 3mm

Pass 10 Jul 2008 30,799 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 9 Jul 2008 30,769 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 12 Jul 2007 22,508 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 18,414 miles

Both front brake discs are starting corrode

Pass 25 Jul 2005 15,009 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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GV02 LLZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GV02 LLZ, 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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GV02 LLZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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