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KW02 DYM

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,221 mi
Last recorded158,221 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW02 DYM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 158,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 158,221 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 155,192 miles

Front wiper blades in poor condition but still clear the windscreen

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 150,876 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 150,867 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 143,375 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 143,355 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 142,728 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 142,727 miles

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

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 142,492 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 122,977 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 105,426 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 105,424 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres on 2mm

front brake pads low

osr bearing noisey

Pass 7 Jun 2010 86,547 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

vehicle has just met the required brake performence on parking brake at the time of test therefore it will require brake repair in future

Fail 7 Jun 2010 86,547 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

vehicle has just met the required brake performence on parking brake at the time of test therefore it will require brake repair in future

Pass 18 Jun 2009 71,390 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 71,389 miles

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

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

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

advise trcking due to n/s/f tyre wear

Pass 18 Jun 2008 22,095 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 19 Jun 2007 34,218 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 34,215 miles

Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 15,846 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KW02 DYM is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KW02 DYM, 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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KW02 DYM is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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