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LF02 LKZ

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

81,857 mi
Last recorded81,857 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 LKZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 81,857 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 81,707 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 81,533 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 81,282 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 81,001 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 80,797 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 79,940 miles

slight play in lower steering column universal joint

Pass 3 Jul 2017 79,859 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 79,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 79,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 79,840 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 79,839 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2014 79,807 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 May 2014 79,807 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2013 79,558 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 79,558 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)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 79,478 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 95,423 miles

auxilary drivebelt perished

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 9 Mar 2010 73,085 miles

both rear tyres worn to legal limit

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 4 Apr 2009 69,832 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 60,826 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 56,783 miles

crack in o/s front floor pan

Pass 5 Mar 2006 53,733 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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LF02 LKZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LF02 LKZ, 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 LF02 LKZ registered?

LF02 LKZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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