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PJ02 PKU

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,747 mi
Last recorded99,747 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 PKU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 99,747 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 99,744 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 91,944 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 87,701 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 84,708 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 78,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 75,014 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 70,533 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 70,532 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine m.i.l.light on.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 68,887 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 61,306 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 56,671 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 53,072 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 43,744 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 43,377 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 43,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2007 40,362 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 40,362 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 37,088 miles

Nearside Front 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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PJ02 PKU is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PJ02 PKU, 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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PJ02 PKU is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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