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LP02 AUA

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,845 mi
Last recorded107,845 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP02 AUA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 107,845 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 107,845 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 106,570 miles

tyres perished

Fail 31 May 2019 106,567 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

tyres perished

Pass 1 Apr 2016 106,517 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2016 106,515 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S Parking brake only just meets the required standard

Pass 18 Mar 2015 104,706 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 104,706 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 100,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 100,936 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 93,643 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 77,430 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn and rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2011 77,430 miles

front brake discs worn and rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2010 67,256 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2010 67,256 miles

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2009 59,806 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 59,793 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 52,430 miles

drivers sun visor, screw missing.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 47,279 miles

o/s sunvisor becoming insecure

only 2.5mm of tread on each rear tyre

parking brake lever set high

Pass 8 May 2006 39,817 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 39,816 miles

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

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

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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LP02 AUA is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LP02 AUA, 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 LP02 AUA registered?

LP02 AUA is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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