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LX02 UTW

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,409 mi
Last recorded83,409 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 UTW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 83,409 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 May 2017 83,096 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2016 69,850 miles

EML light on

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 50,627 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 45,373 miles

offside front tyre is slightly perished

offside rear tyre is slightly perished

Pass 7 Mar 2013 43,210 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre tread spliting

Fail 16 Feb 2013 43,100 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management lamp on!

front brake discs corroded on inner surface.

o/s rear tyre cracking/ splitting in tread.

Pass 17 Feb 2012 39,233 miles

engine management lamp on.

fog lamp works on n/s rear, but no fitting in o/s rear lamp unit for fog lamp.

o/s rear tyre cracking/ seperating in tread.(205/50/15)

washers were not working? then started working after opend bonnet! ?

Fail 4 Feb 2012 39,179 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

engine management lamp on.

fog lamp works on n/s rear, but no fitting in o/s rear lamp unit for fog lamp.

o/s rear tyre cracking/ seperating in tread.(205/50/15)

washers were not working? then started working after opend bonnet! ?

Pass 29 Jan 2011 36,231 miles

o/s/r body damage

o/s/r lens repaired with tape

Fail 29 Jan 2011 36,231 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

o/s/r body damage

o/s/r lens repaired with tape

Pass 12 Jan 2010 32,694 miles

n/s/r tyre pressure low

o/s/r body damage & lens taped

Fail 12 Jan 2010 32,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

n/s/r tyre pressure low

o/s/r body damage & lens taped

Pass 30 Jun 2008 27,464 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 20,304 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 13,548 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 UTW is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UTW, 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 LX02 UTW registered?

LX02 UTW is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is LX02 UTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX02 UTW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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