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HJ02 DNX

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,213 mi
Last recorded86,213 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 DNX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 86,213 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 83,501 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 81,063 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 78,491 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

covers and trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Jun 2016 78,491 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded o/s/f (3.6.B.4e)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s (2.5.A.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

covers and trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jul 2015 72,013 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 72,013 miles

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 64,524 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 64,524 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 60,680 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)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 60,674 miles

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

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

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

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 24 Jul 2012 57,021 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 57,021 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 53,511 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 49,293 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel

Pass 3 Aug 2009 45,807 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 41,666 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 36,050 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 32,868 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 32,868 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HJ02 DNX is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HJ02 DNX, 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 HJ02 DNX registered?

HJ02 DNX is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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