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LC02 EHZ

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

158,519 mi
Last recorded158,519 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 EHZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 158,519 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2025 153,994 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2024 146,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 142,238 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2023 142,236 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 136,451 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 127,109 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 112,612 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 106,485 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 106,485 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 99,280 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 96,487 miles

Engine light on

Headlights in poor condition

Fail 3 May 2017 96,477 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Engine light on

Headlights in poor condition

Pass 5 May 2016 92,940 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 92,940 miles

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

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 20 Apr 2015 91,929 miles

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

both front headlight lenses fading

Pass 1 May 2014 85,701 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 79,593 miles

wipers smear.........

Pass 18 May 2012 73,749 miles

front discs corroding

steering uj corroding

Pass 17 May 2011 67,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 61,472 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 55,906 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 50,661 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 43,433 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 36,461 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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LC02 EHZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LC02 EHZ, 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 LC02 EHZ registered?

LC02 EHZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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