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LF51 BXD

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

89,421 mi
Last recorded89,421 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 BXD
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 89,421 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 89,195 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

chip in windscreen

surface corrosion to underbody and components

Pass 5 Jul 2022 88,158 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 88,152 miles

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

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 87,841 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 87,391 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 87,385 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 85,588 miles

handbrake travel just to standard

Pass 4 Sep 2018 83,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 80,684 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 80,684 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 78,260 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2016 78,260 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 73,026 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 70,376 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 70,365 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 65,290 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 59,496 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 53,448 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 53,448 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 47,432 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

hand brake requires adjustment

Pass 17 Jan 2009 41,037 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 35,197 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 29,074 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 21,997 miles

o/s parking brake effort slightly low

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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LF51 BXD is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LF51 BXD, 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 LF51 BXD registered?

LF51 BXD is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is LF51 BXD safe to buy?

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