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MD02 BVB

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,568 mi
Last recorded79,568 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD02 BVB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 79,568 miles

Tyres perished

Pass 18 May 2016 79,369 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel close to excessive (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 22 May 2015

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2014 75,039 miles

*** N/S/F TYRE PERISHING/CRACKING ***

Fail 7 May 2014 75,039 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

*** N/S/F TYRE PERISHING/CRACKING ***

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = N/S/F = 3.0MM* , O/S/F , N/S/R AND O/S/R ALL = 5.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 72,588 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 72,588 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

*** ENGINE OIL LEVEL EXESS LOW *** ADDED 2.5L TO TEST ***

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2012 66,380 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside front tyre slightly perished on outer wall

Pass 18 May 2011 59,852 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 18 May 2011 59,852 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both front brake discs slightly pitted

offside front wiper blade worn

Pass 1 Jun 2010 53,474 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 49,548 miles

Oil leak

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

excessive travel on park brake lever

Fail 28 Apr 2009 49,548 miles

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

Oil leak

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

excessive travel on park brake lever

Pass 28 Apr 2008 45,353 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 37,408 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 71,029 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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MD02 BVB is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MD02 BVB, 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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MD02 BVB is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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