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OV02 HPX

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,880 mi
Last recorded129,880 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 HPX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 129,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 123,656 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 114,817 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 114,726 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Both front shock absorber dust covers split

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 101,831 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2012 101,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 91,317 miles

front brake discs slightly worn + corroded

slight corrosion on front + rear anti-roll bars + on front coil springs

Fail 9 Jun 2011 91,317 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn + corroded

slight corrosion on front + rear anti-roll bars + on front coil springs

Pass 17 Jun 2010 83,473 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 83,473 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 73,297 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 73,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 66,218 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 57,100 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 44,414 miles

Both front tyres treads low on inner edges.

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)

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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OV02 HPX is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OV02 HPX, 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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OV02 HPX is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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