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MH02 KXC

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

87,072 mi
Last recorded87,072 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 KXC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 87,072 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 87,047 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 87,010 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 86,970 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 86,946 miles

Both rear wheels binding, making inspection difficult.

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 12 Jul 2021 86,716 miles

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

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

parking brake lever requires adjustment

Pass 15 Jul 2020 86,655 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 86,434 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 86,203 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 85,968 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 85,448 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 84,699 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 84,675 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 83,133 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 81,024 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 79,199 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 77,242 miles

o/s parking brake not uo to known standard

Pass 10 Jul 2010 75,338 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 71,125 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 65,955 miles

(imissions) c.o. close to fail limit

Fail 9 Jul 2008 65,955 miles

(imissions) c.o. close to fail limit

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 62,714 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 59,359 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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MH02 KXC 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 91.3%.

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 MH02 KXC, 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

How do I check the history of MH02 KXC?

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What year was MH02 KXC registered?

MH02 KXC is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 14 March 2002.

Is MH02 KXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH02 KXC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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