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GX02 BOA

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,112 mi
Last recorded105,112 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 BOA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 105,112 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SURFACE CORRSION

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2023 105,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged BOTH (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SURFACE CORRSION

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 105,084 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 104,817 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 104,762 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 104,711 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 104,514 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 104,512 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 104,284 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 104,219 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 103,657 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 102,501 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 102,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 98,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear undertray hanging down

Fail 26 Jul 2014 98,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear undertray hanging down

Fail 27 Mar 2014 98,947 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 94,410 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 94,319 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2012 85,245 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2012 85,245 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 79,148 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2010 73,796 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 73,681 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 71,335 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 71,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

nearside rear wheel bearing could not be tested as wheel binding

Pass 8 Mar 2008 67,796 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 62,032 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 50,776 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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GX02 BOA is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GX02 BOA, 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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GX02 BOA is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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