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KG02 CTU

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,284 mi
Last recorded163,284 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG02 CTU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 163,284 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 161,316 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 159,423 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 159,422 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 157,446 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 155,387 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 153,742 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 153,742 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 151,510 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 148,631 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 145,006 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 138,312 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 138,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BELOW THE LIMIT ON THE INSIDE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BELOW THE LIMIT ON THE INSIDE (4.1.E.1)

185/55HR15

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

Pass 23 Oct 2015 128,369 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 128,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.26 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.44 mm (4.1.E.1)

205/50R15

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working GLB 380W (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 118,506 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 118,506 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 109,088 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 99,447 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 99,433 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 90,134 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 79,172 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 79,168 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 67,241 miles

rear brake discs corroded on inner face advise replacement

Fail 5 Nov 2009 67,241 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded on inner face advise replacement

Pass 17 Oct 2008 56,089 miles

(1)long park brake travel (2)o/s wiper split on end.

Pass 17 Nov 2007 49,059 miles

both rear tyres starting to show sign's of cracking in treads

Pass 11 Nov 2006 46,621 miles

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

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

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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KG02 CTU is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KG02 CTU, 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 KG02 CTU registered?

KG02 CTU is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 13 April 2002.

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