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MU02 DOW

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,914 mi
Last recorded63,914 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU02 DOW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 63,914 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 63,904 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 63,176 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 63,175 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 62,858 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 61,788 miles

cracks in both front tyres

Pass 24 Aug 2016 60,814 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 60,813 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 59,782 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 56,970 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 55,311 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 53,749 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 53,565 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 52,928 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 52,928 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Offside front tyre inner sidewall deteriorated and seriously cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2009 50,436 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 44,796 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 44,781 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 38,475 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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MU02 DOW is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MU02 DOW, 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

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What year was MU02 DOW registered?

MU02 DOW is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is MU02 DOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MU02 DOW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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