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H85 HEJ

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,443 mi
Last recorded167,443 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH85 HEJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 167,443 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake just meeting limits

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2026 167,437 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Slight oil leak

Temp fuel cap fitted

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 8 May 2019 163,326 miles

Front fog lamps emitting yellow light.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted.

Fail 3 May 2019 163,323 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front fog lamps emitting yellow light.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted.

Pass 15 Mar 2017 163,311 miles

Bumper insecure

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

alt belt split

Fail 8 Mar 2017 165,909 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all below limit and split (4.1.E.1)

Bumper insecure

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

alt belt split

Pass 2 Dec 2015 146,137 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 146,113 miles

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

oil leak

slight exhaust blow

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2013 144,682 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 144,667 miles

Oil leak

both front coil springs badly corroded

exhaust blow at manifold

slight play in o/s/f tie bar bush

Fail 2 Aug 2012 144,639 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 144,446 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 137,422 miles

o/s/r disc scored

unable to check front to rear brake pipes due to under tray

Fail 16 Jul 2010 137,421 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

o/s/r disc scored

unable to check front to rear brake pipes due to under tray

Pass 22 May 2009 133,880 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 133,075 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 133,075 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 129,270 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 117,277 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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H85 HEJ is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 H85 HEJ, 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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H85 HEJ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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