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LA51 FUO

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

126,613 mi
Last recorded126,613 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 FUO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2020 126,613 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor area (marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 122,106 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some brake pipes covered in underseal or grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front headlamp slightly clouded

Pass 22 Jun 2018 118,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 118,321 miles

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

travel on handbrake

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both reverse lights not working

Pass 24 Jul 2017 115,037 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 115,037 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 111,203 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

tyres showing signs of cracking in tread

undertrays & engine covers fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2016 111,201 miles

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

Braking system leaking seals o/s/r caliper & flexy (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

tyres showing signs of cracking in tread

undertrays & engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 107,206 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2015 107,203 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 103,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2014 103,245 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 98,328 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 98,328 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 95,881 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 95,881 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 86,553 miles

dent on nearside

roof split

Fail 25 Jul 2011 86,553 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

dent on nearside

roof split

Pass 21 Jul 2010 81,148 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs slight corroded inner sides

Pass 9 Jul 2009 70,509 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 70,508 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 68,788 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 68,788 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 63,328 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 56,966 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 54,809 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 54,809 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 51,472 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 51,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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LA51 FUO is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 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 LA51 FUO, 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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LA51 FUO is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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