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MF51 ZLX

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

54,635 mi
Last recorded54,635 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 ZLX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 54,635 miles

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

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)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres cracking

engine coolant level low

engine covers fitted

headlamp lenses deteriorating

offside front brake slightly binding

under-trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2016 50,313 miles

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

both headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

engine covers fitted

power steering pipes starting to corrode

steering u.j corroding

under-trays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2015 45,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 40,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine coolant level low

suspension arms & anti-roll bars covered in paint

Fail 18 Jul 2014 40,601 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine coolant level low

suspension arms & anti-roll bars covered in paint

Pass 2 Aug 2013 36,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 32,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2012 32,087 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2011 28,003 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 23,462 miles

Advice both front inner disc slight pitted.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 19,647 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 14,802 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 14,708 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 12,170 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 10,510 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 10,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

offside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm on inner edge of tread

Pass 10 Oct 2005 8,169 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 8,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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MF51 ZLX is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MF51 ZLX, 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 MF51 ZLX registered?

MF51 ZLX is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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