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LV02 WGE

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,263 mi
Last recorded102,263 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 WGE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 102,263 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 102,255 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 102,255 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 102,353 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 102,229 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 102,148 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 101,633 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 101,068 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 100,641 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 99,938 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 99,469 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 99,005 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 99,005 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 98,865 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 98,070 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 98,070 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 97,490 miles

c.o. close to limit on fast idle

Fail 15 Apr 2013 97,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

c.o. close to limit on fast idle

Pass 4 May 2012 97,195 miles

o/s and n/s headlight lense misty

Fail 2 May 2012 97,195 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s and n/s headlight lense misty

o/s and n/s rear brake disc rusty and pads low

o/s front brake disc rusty and pads low

Pass 14 Feb 2011 92,492 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 92,471 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 92,459 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

all brake discs rusty

Pass 10 Apr 2010 90,770 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 76,614 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake slightly binding

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 76,614 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake slightly binding

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 61,303 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 61,303 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 43,706 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 27,883 miles

Both rear tyres worn low and cracks showing in treads - not exposing cord at this stage.

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

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

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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LV02 WGE is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LV02 WGE, 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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LV02 WGE is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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