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KD51 OWC

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

47,566 mi
Last recorded47,566 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 OWC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 47,566 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 47,403 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 47,073 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 46,631 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 46,627 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 46,624 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 46,279 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 45,852 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 45,511 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 44,992 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 44,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 44,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 43,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 43,236 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 42,920 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 42,786 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 42,479 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 42,462 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 41,804 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 39,946 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 33,486 miles

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

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

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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KD51 OWC is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 KD51 OWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KD51 OWC registered?

KD51 OWC is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 16 January 2002.

Is KD51 OWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD51 OWC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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