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GX51 VYH

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,244 mi
Last recorded93,244 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 VYH
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 93,244 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 86,958 miles

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

Steering column lower universal joint is corroded.

Pass 14 Jun 2017 80,949 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine oil seepage

front covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

nearside front headlamp lens deteriorated but not adversely affected beam image or light output

offside front headlamp lens deteriorated but not adversely affected beam image or light output

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 8 Jun 2017 80,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most tie rod inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine oil seepage

front covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

nearside front headlamp lens deteriorated but not adversely affected beam image or light output

offside front headlamp lens deteriorated but not adversely affected beam image or light output

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 11 Jun 2016 77,477 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 77,378 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 73,421 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 71,918 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 66,811 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 66,811 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 58,271 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake reserve travel high but not excessive

Fail 25 Feb 2011 58,270 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake reserve travel high but not excessive

Pass 27 Feb 2010 42,738 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 39,428 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 36,381 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 32,788 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 32,788 miles

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

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 28,081 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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GX51 VYH is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GX51 VYH, 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 GX51 VYH registered?

GX51 VYH is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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