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PX02 EKY

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

110,273 mi
Last recorded110,273 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX02 EKY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 110,273 miles

Front brakes noisey

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 110,254 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 109,501 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 108,104 miles

Both front headlamps are slightly misted

Nearside Front tyre is slightly perished

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

Rear of front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2021 108,104 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both front headlamps are slightly misted

Nearside Front tyre is slightly perished

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

Rear of front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 107,258 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 105,536 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 105,536 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 103,231 miles

handbrake travel high but has reserve

Fail 19 Apr 2017 103,231 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 99,436 miles

both headlamps deteriorated

underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2015 99,195 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 98,986 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 98,644 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 40,300 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 92,821 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 87,090 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 80,960 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 73,822 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 71,341 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight cracking nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 20 Feb 2007 56,953 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 60,274 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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PX02 EKY is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PX02 EKY, 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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PX02 EKY is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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