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ML02 XYP

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,942 mi
Last recorded89,942 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 XYP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2022 89,942 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 19 Oct 2020 89,809 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected both sides, heat shields corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on wear limit 1.6mm, both sized 205 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing osf and both rears, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

plastic covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2020 89,727 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected both sides, heat shields corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on wear limit 1.6mm, both sized 205 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing osf and both rears, corroded (5.3.2 (b))

plastic covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2019 81,655 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust has slight blow

Pass 18 Apr 2018 77,614 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear n/s and o/s brake back plates corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2018 77,614 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear n/s and o/s brake back plates corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2017 72,642 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner faces (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Front n/s and o/s tyres cracking in tread

Pass 11 Apr 2016 68,240 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 63,350 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 59,566 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 54,839 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 50,295 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 45,686 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 40,341 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 35,053 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 30,495 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 24,424 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 18,327 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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ML02 XYP is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XYP, 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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ML02 XYP is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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