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HJ02 JVA

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,898 mi
Last recorded123,898 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 JVA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 123,898 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 113,992 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 103,020 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 103,020 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 93,312 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 93,167 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 27 May 2021 92,707 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are perished and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake travel

Pass 14 Sep 2020 92,591 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

Pass 16 Sep 2019 92,246 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 91,915 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 91,278 miles

Play in lower steering U/J

Pass 26 Aug 2016 89,458 miles

play in steering lower universal joint

Pass 9 Sep 2015 87,227 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 87,223 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 84,884 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut in it but not down to the cords

Pass 22 Aug 2013 81,124 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 74,916 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2012 74,916 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2011 70,670 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 70,557 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 64,336 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 57,776 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 57,774 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 51,819 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 51,818 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres worn down to 2.0mm....rear tyres perashing/cracking in tread....chip in wind screen....little action from n/s handbrake....

Pass 29 Aug 2007 44,956 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 44,956 miles

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

colrrosion in front discs

Pass 28 Feb 2006 34,435 miles

front tyres low on tread....

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 JVA is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ02 JVA, 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 JVA registered?

HJ02 JVA is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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