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GX02 VRW

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

122,820 mi
Last recorded122,820 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 VRW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 122,820 miles

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

handbrake only just passed test

headlamps slightly cloudy

Pass 20 Feb 2025 121,408 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 118,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under Body Corrosion All Over including Suspension front and rear

Pass 2 Mar 2023 114,873 miles

Both headlight projected beam images poor

Nearside washer jet inop

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 110,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake travel long

Pass 23 Dec 2020 106,265 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs have surface corrosion

parking brake travel long

Pass 3 Jun 2019 101,398 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 92,621 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 92,081 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 85,708 miles

both headlights are slightly cloudy

oil leak around the engine

Fail 31 May 2017 85,596 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both headlights are slightly cloudy

handbrake lever has long travel

oil leak around the engine

Pass 2 Jun 2016 81,897 miles

handbrake lever has long travel

Fail 24 May 2016 81,801 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

handbrake lever has long travel

Pass 22 May 2015 74,736 miles

hanbrake has long travel

Fail 22 May 2015 74,736 miles

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

hanbrake has long travel

Pass 20 May 2014 66,043 miles

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

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

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

engine management lamp on

front number plate cracked

front wipers smearing

Pass 15 May 2013 59,608 miles

Both front tyres are cracking on the tread

Front number plate is damaged

Fail 16 May 2012 54,109 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres are perishing on outer edges

Pass 16 May 2012 54,109 miles

both front tyres are perishing on outer edges

Pass 27 May 2011 49,952 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)

Pass 20 May 2010 43,202 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 43,130 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 37,455 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 34,291 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 30,418 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 27,070 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 VRW is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 GX02 VRW, 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 GX02 VRW registered?

GX02 VRW is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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