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GY02 RCU

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 RCU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026
Pass 1 Oct 2024

Handbrake has little to no reserve travel

Fail 1 Oct 2024

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Handbrake has little to no reserve travel

Pass 28 Jul 2022 70,772 miles

NSF shocker gaitor perished

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

OSF shocker gaitor perished

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2021 70,412 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 70,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 68,534 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 67,240 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 64,830 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 64,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 63,155 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 63,155 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 61,638 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 60,071 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 60,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 48,279 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 39,048 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 36,863 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 36,560 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 34,493 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2009 32,881 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 27,996 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 26,713 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 25,566 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 21,420 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)

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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GY02 RCU is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY02 RCU, 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 GY02 RCU registered?

GY02 RCU is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is GY02 RCU safe to buy?

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