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LX02 WYU

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

99,945 mi
Last recorded99,945 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 WYU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 99,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake lever high in operation

Pass 19 Sep 2024 94,405 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 88,604 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 83,330 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

handbrake a little high

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2021 83,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side unable to rotate wheel (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear unable to check OSR wheel bearing

Pass 2 Mar 2020 82,957 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 82,531 miles

Nearside Front corrosion on hub area

Offside Front corrosion on hub area

Pass 13 Mar 2018 82,161 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 81,299 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak belt side of engine ()

o/s/r tyre has a cut to tread area - 205/50 r15 86v

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 80,188 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak - rear of engine

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2016 80,161 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak - rear of engine

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 75,583 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2014 71,271 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 8 Mar 2013 65,773 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 59,670 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 51,699 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 44,910 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 38,058 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 38,058 miles

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

handbrake travel excessive

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2008 30,775 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 30,765 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 23,777 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 17,233 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 WYU is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LX02 WYU, 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 WYU registered?

LX02 WYU is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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