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KC02 ZHE

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

133,566 mi
Last recorded133,566 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC02 ZHE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 133,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-50-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-50-15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

light corrosion in places

Fail 20 Jan 2022 133,544 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-50-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-50-15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

light corrosion in places

Pass 19 Jan 2021 123,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

handbrake travel high

Pass 23 Jul 2019 109,287 miles

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

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

eml lamp on

exhaust heat shield rattle

Fail 22 Jul 2019 109,286 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

eml lamp on

exhaust heat shield rattle

Pass 24 Jul 2018 90,577 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 90,572 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 76,568 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlamp lenses misty but good patterns

eml lamp on

Pass 18 Jul 2016 62,114 miles

At the time of test the engine management light was on

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens opaque (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens opaque (1.7.5a)

The nearside front tyre is perished

Fail 18 Jul 2016 62,114 miles

At the time of test the engine management light was on

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens opaque (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens opaque (1.7.5a)

The nearside front tyre is perished

Pass 16 Jul 2015 54,458 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 44,450 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 41,952 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 41,952 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 40,593 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 37,496 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 31,094 miles

another set of reg plates in car

Pass 11 Jul 2009 24,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 20,041 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 20,031 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 163,969 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 13,141 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 10,940 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2005 10,939 miles

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

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

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 ZHE is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ZHE, 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 ZHE is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 24 August 2002.

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