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LO51 BWH

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,000 mi
Last recorded81,000 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO51 BWH
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 81,000 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 80,727 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 79,518 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 79,030 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 78,458 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 77,467 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 76,221 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 74,692 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

paking brake effeciency only just met requirement

Pass 7 Mar 2016 73,158 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 70,860 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 70,860 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 67,118 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 64,321 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 62,374 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 60,214 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 54,322 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 46,520 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 46,520 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 39,399 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 39,399 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 36,878 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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LO51 BWH 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 85.7%.

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 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 LO51 BWH, 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

How do I check the history of LO51 BWH?

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What year was LO51 BWH registered?

LO51 BWH is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is LO51 BWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO51 BWH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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