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H453 PTW

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

85,155 mi
Last recorded85,155 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH453 PTW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 85,155 miles

Has Ferrari kit fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2018 82,391 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 82,052 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 81,815 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 81,725 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 81,587 miles

front and rear number plates changed for mot retest

wheels changed for mot test due to aftermarket wheel rubbing on full lock

Fail 8 Apr 2016 81,585 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Sun visor does not hold in upright position.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 80,233 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 80,332 miles

Offside Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 May 2013 7,907 miles

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 79,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 178,942 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 178,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 77,780 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 77,270 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 76,425 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 76,425 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Feb 2008

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 76,322 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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H453 PTW is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 H453 PTW, 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 H453 PTW registered?

H453 PTW is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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