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MD02 BVC

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

100,012 mi
Last recorded100,012 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD02 BVC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 100,012 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 97,067 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 93,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both sections at valve body (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 90,990 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake lever has slight travel

Fail 10 Oct 2022 90,977 miles

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

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

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake lever has slight travel

Pass 20 Aug 2021 83,892 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 83,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 83,659 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 83,547 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 83,238 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 82,427 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 79,268 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 79,268 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 72,221 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 65,315 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 65,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 58,337 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 52,392 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 48,145 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 45,957 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 42,431 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 38,141 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 34,382 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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MD02 BVC is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black 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 MD02 BVC, 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 BVC is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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