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RE02 URF

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

61,947 mi
Last recorded61,947 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 URF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 61,947 miles

front both side head lamp deteriorated

parking brake low reserve

Pass 7 Apr 2025 61,914 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 61,941 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 61,973 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2023 61,865 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2022 61,748 miles

underside corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2021 61,722 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 61,229 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front headlamps deteriorated

general underbody corrosion

low reserve parking brake

Pass 26 Mar 2019 61,225 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 61,221 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 60,724 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 58,987 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 56,619 miles

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

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

under try fitterd

Pass 9 Mar 2015 53,922 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 50,774 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 50,774 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 47,299 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 43,667 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 40,809 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 40,809 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 37,433 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 34,022 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 34,022 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 28,526 miles

Front No plate deteriorated

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2007 23,125 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 17,654 miles

front and rear brake discs coroded on the inside

front and rear tyres spliting in tred

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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RE02 URF is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 RE02 URF, 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 RE02 URF registered?

RE02 URF is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is RE02 URF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE02 URF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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