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LM02 NUG

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

145,090 mi
Last recorded145,090 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM02 NUG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 145,090 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 142,391 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 137,868 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 131,964 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 125,675 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 123,380 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 121,307 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 118,095 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 118,095 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 110,679 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 106,483 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 101,777 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 96,926 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 91,446 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 84,574 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 77,163 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 70,348 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 64,193 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 60,833 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 51,722 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 40,296 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 28,389 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 NUG is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 LM02 NUG, 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 LM02 NUG registered?

LM02 NUG is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 23 April 2002.

Is LM02 NUG safe to buy?

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