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LM02 DXV

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,134 mi
Last recorded148,134 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM02 DXV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 148,134 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

headlamp lenses defused

Fail 10 Apr 2017 148,134 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perished

headlamp lenses defused

Pass 7 Apr 2016 144,590 miles

A/C pipes damaged and insecure

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 144,590 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

A/C pipes damaged and insecure

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 141,160 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 141,152 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)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 138,536 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine light on indicating a fault

offside front tyre perishing

offside rear brake pad spring clips missing

Fail 28 Jul 2014 138,491 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 18 Mar 2013 120,889 miles

o/s/f brake pad getting low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Fail 12 Mar 2013 120,790 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

o/s/f brake pad getting low

Pass 26 Mar 2012 106,011 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on indicating a fault

nearside rear park brake slightly weak

Pass 10 Mar 2011 87,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 71,881 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 68,980 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 68,957 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 53,309 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 53,309 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front and rear brake pads low/nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2006 33,444 miles

Front brake discs scoured

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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LM02 DXV is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM02 DXV, 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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LM02 DXV is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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