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HF02 EWK

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

53,832 mi
Last recorded53,832 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 EWK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 53,832 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 52,152 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 52,152 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 50,583 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 46,874 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 46,833 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

surface rust all over under vehicle

Pass 19 Oct 2020 45,079 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 45,079 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 41,698 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 41,698 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 39,602 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 39,539 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 38,817 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2015 37,154 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine management light on dash

Pass 13 May 2014 34,007 miles

offside rear tyre cracking wearing edge

Fail 13 May 2014 34,007 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking wearing edge

Pass 26 Apr 2013 31,699 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front tyre perishing

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front and rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 Apr 2012 30,805 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 29,302 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 29,302 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 27,534 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 27,534 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 24,193 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 24,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 20,590 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 20,590 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 18,542 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 15,925 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 15,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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HF02 EWK is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 HF02 EWK, 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 HF02 EWK registered?

HF02 EWK is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is HF02 EWK safe to buy?

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