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LX02 FFM

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

160,431 mi
Last recorded160,431 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 FFM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 160,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 158,741 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 158,739 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Body panel insecure wing not attached to sill. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 148,957 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 148,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 143,700 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 143,697 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Steering system excessively rough lower uj siezed (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 139,469 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 134,064 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 128,166 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slight wear 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 112,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 112,348 miles

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

Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 105,809 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 105,809 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 102,815 miles

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

front disc's heavily corroded

ns wiper split

Fail 11 May 2016 102,815 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

brake judder on rolling brake test

front disc's heavily corroded

ns wiper split

Pass 18 Jun 2015 99,955 miles

brake disc's corroded

eml illuminated

Fail 18 Jun 2015 99,955 miles

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

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

brake disc's corroded

eml illuminated

Pass 13 Jun 2014 98,251 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake disc's corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2014 98,251 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake disc's corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2013 96,440 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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc's corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2013 96,440 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

brake disc's corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2012 93,254 miles

brake disc's corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2012 93,254 miles

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

brake disc's corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2011 90,373 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 90,373 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

both f/tyres perished & secondry tread wearing thin on insides

f/brake discs very badly deteriated(o/s braking on less than 20% on inside)& pads appear thin

r/brake discs badly deteriated

Pass 4 Jul 2009 82,389 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 82,389 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 57,716 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 57,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 34,164 miles

HANDBRAKE REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT ONLY JUST PASSED (SEE TESTER)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 24,384 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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LX02 FFM is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 LX02 FFM, 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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LX02 FFM is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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