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M155 JAO

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,811 mi
Last recorded88,811 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM155 JAO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 88,811 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 88,205 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 87,416 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 86,740 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 85,752 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 85,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 85,086 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 84,043 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 83,310 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 82,393 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 81,228 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 80,265 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 77,841 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 75,989 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 75,596 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 73,980 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 73,722 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 68,056 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 67,977 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 57,272 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 57,153 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 42,641 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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M155 JAO is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M155 JAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M155 JAO registered?

M155 JAO is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is M155 JAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M155 JAO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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