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LW02 BYJ

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

52,207 mi
Last recorded52,207 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW02 BYJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 52,207 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 51,930 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 51,778 miles

handbrake have excessive travel

Pass 13 Sep 2021 51,638 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 51,638 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 51,305 miles

Nearside Front headlamp lens misting up

Offside Front headlamp lens misting up

Pass 18 Sep 2019 50,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))

corroded brake discs front and rear but brake test was all ok at time of test

Pass 17 Sep 2018 48,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs also corroded brake test did pass mot brake test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs also corroded brake test did pass mot brake test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 46,738 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 46,012 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 45,072 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)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 42,937 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)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 42,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 40,906 miles

front brake disc slightly pitted

front windowscreen has slight scratch cause by wiper blade

nearside rear tyre has age related cracks

offside rear tyre has age related cracks

Pass 20 Sep 2012 39,135 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 36,946 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 35,296 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 33,206 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 30,642 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 28,835 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 26,402 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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LW02 BYJ 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 90.5%.

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 LW02 BYJ, 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 LW02 BYJ registered?

LW02 BYJ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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