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ML02 UWX

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

113,725 mi
Last recorded113,725 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 UWX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 113,725 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 113,723 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 109,308 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 109,303 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 103,513 miles

Nearside Rear Park brake recording less effort than offside

Pass 13 Oct 2020 101,132 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 101,132 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 92,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 87,390 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 83,713 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 74,174 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 74,174 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 72,084 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 67,516 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 65,453 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 65,451 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 54,999 miles

discolouration to front and rear brake discs

wipers smearing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2011 54,408 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2010 49,152 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 46,116 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)

Pass 9 May 2008 45,936 miles

nearside and offside front tyres on limit 1.6mm advise

nearside and offside rear tyres on limit 1.6mm advise

Pass 30 Apr 2007 42,486 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 39,170 miles

Hand brake has slightly high travel.

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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ML02 UWX is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ML02 UWX, 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 ML02 UWX registered?

ML02 UWX is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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