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KC02 TZO

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

61,039 mi
Last recorded61,039 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC02 TZO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 61,039 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 61,039 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s/r (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s/r (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 59,721 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside/offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 58,766 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 57,183 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 57,180 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 0.50 co level (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 55,428 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 52,467 miles

engine light om

Fail 8 Apr 2014 52,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine light om

Pass 10 Apr 2013 50,690 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 50,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 49,358 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 44,876 miles

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2011 44,876 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2010 40,671 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 40,671 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 38,891 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plasic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2007 35,033 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 29,643 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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KC02 TZO is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KC02 TZO, 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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KC02 TZO is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 23 June 2002.

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