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LF51 UVZ

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

172,894 mi
Last recorded172,894 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 172,894 miles

At the time of test the engine management light was on

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

The nearside front tyre is right on the legal tread depth limits

Fail 20 Jun 2017 172,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

At the time of test the engine management light was on

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

The nearside front tyre is right on the legal tread depth limits

Pass 20 Jun 2016 157,920 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 157,920 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 157,852 miles

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

Offside Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play joint by steering rack (2.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has some damage to outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn low on it's inner edge

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

engine management light on

Fail 23 May 2016 157,710 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

EML light on

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 146,596 miles

At the time of test the engine management light was on

Both headlamp lenses are opaque but the light output and beam patterns are good

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

The offside rear light unit is insecure

The offside rear tyre is more than eleven years old

Pass 27 Apr 2015 146,596 miles

At the time of test the engine management light was on

Both headlamp lenses are opaque but the light output and beam patterns are good

Oil leak

The offside rear light unit is insecure

The offside rear tyre is more than eleven years old

Fail 17 Apr 2015 39,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

At the time of test the engine management light was on

Both headlamp lenses are opaque but the light output and beam patterns are good

Oil leak

The offside rear light unit is insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2014 129,887 miles

engine managment lamp on

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 15 Mar 2013 117,769 miles

headlamps slightly deteriorated\rear anti roll bar corroding\rear brake discs corroded and wearing\rear brake pads low\rear tyres slightly split and tread wearing low approaching legal limit

Fail 15 Mar 2013 117,769 miles

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

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

headlamps slightly deteriorated\rear anti roll bar corroding\rear brake discs corroded and wearing\rear brake pads low\rear tyres slightly split and tread wearing low approaching legal limit

Pass 22 Feb 2012 111,188 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 97,903 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 88,839 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 88,839 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 84,732 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 76,038 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 68,894 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 68,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 23 Nov 2006 67,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 UVZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UVZ, 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 UVZ registered?

LF51 UVZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 February 2002.

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