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PX02 HFT

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,967 mi
Last recorded138,967 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX02 HFT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 138,967 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 138,967 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 137,273 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 137,273 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 135,805 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 135,805 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction reset (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 134,065 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 134,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 131,605 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 131,605 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2020 128,997 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under body dry and corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2019 126,436 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 123,082 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 123,082 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 119,545 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 115,616 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 110,636 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 110,636 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 106,510 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 106,500 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 103,449 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2012 98,638 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 24 May 2012 98,638 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 89,781 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 80,683 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 80,683 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 69,886 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 62,218 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 54,689 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 44,975 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 HFT is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 PX02 HFT, 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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What year was PX02 HFT registered?

PX02 HFT is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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