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PL51 BLV

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,565 mi
Last recorded75,565 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 BLV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 75,565 miles

under vehicle components corroded-

Pass 23 Oct 2024 75,099 miles

under vehicle components corroded-osf brake slightly binding-

Pass 27 Oct 2023 75,026 miles

rear and front suspension arms corroded-

Pass 20 Oct 2022 74,994 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 74,994 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 72,918 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 72,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

battery termial loose

Pass 30 Oct 2020 70,396 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 68,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 62,953 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 62,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 62,946 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 62,940 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2015 62,798 miles

all tyres cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2014 62,046 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 61,748 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 60,711 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 58,359 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 54,318 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 54,316 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 50,648 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 43,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 38,341 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 33,656 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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PL51 BLV is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PL51 BLV, 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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PL51 BLV is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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