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J4 TUT

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,708 mi
Last recorded93,708 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 TUT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 93,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 92,890 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2023 90,947 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 90,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 88,547 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 88,504 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 84,559 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 84,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 82,671 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 80,366 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 80,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2018 78,018 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Both, parking brake performance is low/on minimum efficiency

Pass 10 Jun 2017 74,489 miles

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Jun 2016 70,259 miles

Both front brakes slight binding

Pass 22 Jun 2015 68,910 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 66,179 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 64,022 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 62,230 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 59,403 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 56,245 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 43,041 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 39,577 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 37,745 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 25,691 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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J4 TUT is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J4 TUT, 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 J4 TUT registered?

J4 TUT is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is J4 TUT safe to buy?

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