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GV02 OXU

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,405 mi
Last recorded96,405 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 OXU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 96,405 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

underbody and suspension has general corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2025 88,331 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

headlamps cloudy

Fail 3 Mar 2025 88,322 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2024 81,170 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 81,156 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 81,127 miles

nearside front coil spring corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2016 80,738 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 79,520 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 79,520 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 73,546 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Nov 2013 73,540 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 62,261 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 62,241 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear disc inner surface badly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2011 52,302 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 50,284 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 47,870 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 38,491 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 18,243 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 35,192 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 31,925 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 29,514 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 29,470 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OXU is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GV02 OXU, 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 GV02 OXU registered?

GV02 OXU is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 24 June 2002.

Is GV02 OXU safe to buy?

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