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LEZ 3581

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

94,156 mi
Last recorded94,156 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEZ 3581
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2025 94,156 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Spring not sat correctly in strut top

Pass 5 Apr 2024 92,542 miles

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

general surface and underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2023 90,827 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2023 90,827 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2022 88,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 88,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 85,499 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 82,821 miles

Hand brake little reserve travel

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2019 80,208 miles

general under body surface corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2018 78,440 miles

General surface corrosion to suspension and steering components

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 78,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and offside (1.8)

General surface corrosion to suspension and steering components

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 77,146 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 77,146 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 74,932 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 74,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 73,076 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 69,886 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 67,339 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 62,169 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 54,572 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 51,794 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 47,990 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 43,364 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 43,364 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 39,881 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 37,934 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some early stages of corossion noted to front disc faces

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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LEZ 3581 is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 LEZ 3581, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LEZ 3581 registered?

LEZ 3581 is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is LEZ 3581 safe to buy?

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