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RF02 CGE

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

58,684 mi
Last recorded58,684 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 CGE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 58,684 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 58,683 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 57,953 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 57,816 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 57,735 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 57,510 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 57,201 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 56,821 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 56,367 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 55,759 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 54,444 miles

Front tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 17 Jan 2017 54,248 miles

Front tyres cracking/perishing on outer edge/sidewall

N/s/f brake slightly binding

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2016 52,857 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 52,232 miles

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant low

Pass 29 Jan 2014 51,506 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 50,587 miles

both rear tyres worn out of shape on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2012 49,866 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 49,288 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 48,493 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 47,303 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 45,830 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 42,458 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 34,350 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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RF02 CGE is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 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 RF02 CGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF02 CGE registered?

RF02 CGE is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is RF02 CGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF02 CGE shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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