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LY51 BDF

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1780cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,218 mi
Last recorded84,218 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 BDF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,780cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2013 84,218 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 68,464 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 53,415 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 37,376 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 37,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

near side rear outer position lamp not working

Pass 2 Jun 2009 31,418 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 23,266 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 17,086 miles

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP DETERIORATING

Fail 1 May 2007 17,075 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP DETERIORATING

Pass 21 Apr 2006 12,217 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 12,217 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

SPLITS IN BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS 185/55/15V

SPLITS IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 205/50/15V

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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LY51 BDF is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,780cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LY51 BDF, 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 LY51 BDF registered?

LY51 BDF is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 January 2002.

Is LY51 BDF safe to buy?

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