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KE02 ZGC

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

122,475 mi
Last recorded122,475 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE02 ZGC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 122,475 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 122,473 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 118,838 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 115,297 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 112,200 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 109,843 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 106,248 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 99,314 miles

Nearside Front 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))

front brake balance only just meet requirements (29%)

Pass 13 Jun 2018 93,515 miles

brake partially binding n/s & o/s rear

Pass 14 Jun 2017 87,369 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 84,318 miles

slight wear in both front outer antiroll bar links.

Pass 12 Jun 2015 82,088 miles

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

all other tyres approx 3mm tread.

Pass 2 Jun 2014 79,355 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 76,753 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 75,091 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 72,356 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 72,356 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 69,602 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 65,645 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 61,228 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 55,332 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 46,792 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 44,933 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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KE02 ZGC is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 KE02 ZGC, 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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KE02 ZGC is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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