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M54 XHW

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,039 mi
Last recorded124,039 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM54 XHW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 124,039 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 124,039 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 124,034 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 117,984 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 117,978 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 108,412 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 108,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 108,254 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine management light on

Pass 27 Apr 2018 107,662 miles

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

Front suspension rusting all parts

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear back plate rusting

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 107,662 miles

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

Front suspension rusting all parts

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear back plate rusting

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 106,896 miles

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

Nearside Front and o/s front discs rusty

Nearside Rear and o/s rear back plates rusting

Nearside Rear and o/s rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 27 Apr 2017 106,896 miles

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

Nearside Front and o/s front discs rusty

Nearside Rear and o/s rear back plates rusting

Nearside Rear and o/s rear tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and o/s (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 106,128 miles

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

Front rust on front suspension

Fail 1 May 2015 105,278 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 105,278 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 104,357 miles

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

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

front number plate

Fail 16 May 2014 104,351 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front number plate

Pass 23 Oct 2012 101,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front fog lamp switch faulty

Pass 24 Oct 2011 95,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack inner track rod joint

Pass 7 Oct 2010 90,045 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 90,045 miles

Nearside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing on inner edges, NS rear splits in sidewall

NS rear wheelrim damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2008 84,788 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 84,788 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 66,617 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 60,607 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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M54 XHW is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M54 XHW, 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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M54 XHW is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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