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NM02 BUO

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,966 mi
Last recorded80,966 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM02 BUO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 80,966 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 80,961 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bolt lose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 78,871 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc protection plate corroded

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

transmission warning lamp on

Pass 13 Feb 2020 74,882 miles

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension

Pass 23 Feb 2019 72,691 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 70,687 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 68,986 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 67,262 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 67,262 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emissions not me (7.1.2)

Centre Rear exhaust emission's not met.

Pass 11 Feb 2015 63,386 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 54,216 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 53,759 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 48,218 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 36,573 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 35,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2009 20,923 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 20,539 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 19,401 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 18,568 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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NM02 BUO is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NM02 BUO, 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 NM02 BUO registered?

NM02 BUO is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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