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PF02 VTV

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

119,367 mi
Last recorded119,367 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 VTV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 119,367 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 119,337 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement both (1.1.15 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2017 114,300 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 2mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 22 Sep 2017 114,300 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 2mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 9 Sep 2016 109,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 109,195 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 104,212 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 104,211 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014
Fail 17 Sep 2014 98,925 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 98,908 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering component fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2013 93,181 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 93,181 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 73,246 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 73,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 62,596 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 62,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 49,222 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 38,830 miles

park brake approaching end of reserve travel

Pass 18 Jun 2008 36,040 miles

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

park brake approaching end of reserve travel

Pass 11 Jun 2007 35,587 miles

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

handbrake approaching no reserve travel.

Pass 16 Jun 2006 33,343 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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PF02 VTV is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PF02 VTV, 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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PF02 VTV is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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