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MK02 XWG

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

88,492 mi
Last recorded88,492 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 XWG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 88,492 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 RUSTY REQ STRIP CLEAN GREASE ALL FRONTS WORST (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SCORED WORN STRIP CHECK NOW (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH REARS JUST MET LIMITS STRIP CHECK (1.2.1 (e))

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE DOES WORK

Fail 11 Sep 2019 88,492 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 RUSTY REQ STRIP CLEAN GREASE ALL FRONTS WORST (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SCORED WORN STRIP CHECK NOW (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH REARS JUST MET LIMITS STRIP CHECK (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE DOES WORK

Pass 31 Oct 2018 83,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Nov 2017 76,655 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Fail 31 Oct 2017 76,260 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush x member to hub,hub endbush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 64,552 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 64,552 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 53,233 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 53,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 494,000 miles

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)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 49,400 miles

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

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 42,013 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 42,013 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 34,826 miles

o/s parking brake recording a considerably lower effort than n/s

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 4 Jan 2012 34,823 miles

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

o/s parking brake recording a considerably lower effort than n/s

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Jan 2011 33,614 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 33,612 miles

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

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

both front discs pitted

Pass 16 Jan 2010 31,761 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 28,094 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 22,295 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 22,295 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 18,177 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 18,177 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2006 18,169 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 15,855 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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MK02 XWG is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 MK02 XWG, 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 MK02 XWG registered?

MK02 XWG is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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