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LC02 ZRL

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

67,527 mi
Last recorded67,527 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 ZRL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 67,527 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 67,455 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Pair (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Pair (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Pair (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Pair (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 67,434 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres treads close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 65,603 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 65,601 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 64,793 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 63,486 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 61,578 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 58,478 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 58,447 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 57,649 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 57,399 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 57,149 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 55,838 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 54,876 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 54,344 miles

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)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 52,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 52,493 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 46,742 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Jun 2008 46,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 36,076 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 23 Jun 2006 24,477 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 ZRL is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 ZRL, 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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LC02 ZRL is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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