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J555 WDS

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

50,684 mi
Last recorded50,684 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 WDS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 50,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Nov 2025 50,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2024 48,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 47,296 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 45,660 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 43,867 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 42,531 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 39,349 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 39,349 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 36,767 miles

Offside Rear little effort on brake

Pass 23 May 2017 34,645 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 19 May 2016 32,177 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear's (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 29,580 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2014 26,218 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 26,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 22,114 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 19,042 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 18,101 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 17,207 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 15,977 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 12,311 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 11,686 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 7,924 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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J555 WDS is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 J555 WDS, 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 J555 WDS registered?

J555 WDS is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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