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LJ02 VHC

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

63,647 mi
Last recorded63,647 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 VHC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 63,647 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 62,415 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 61,440 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 60,397 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 58,682 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 57,355 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 55,079 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 52,935 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 50,135 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 47,655 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 44,836 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 41,725 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 38,907 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 38,505 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 38,457 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

hand brake travel high

Pass 25 Jun 2011 38,153 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 37,975 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 37,499 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 37,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 36,932 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 36,932 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 41,396 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 41,396 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2006 28,150 miles
Pass 9 May 2005 19,253 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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LJ02 VHC is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 LJ02 VHC, 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 LJ02 VHC registered?

LJ02 VHC is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 May 2002.

Is LJ02 VHC safe to buy?

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