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RF02 CGU

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,711 mi
Last recorded87,711 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 CGU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 87,711 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front have evidence of being stood without use. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens/cover starting to tarnish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin + uneven wear across the axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens/cover starting to tarnish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear have evidence of being stood without use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front shock absorber gaiters split.evidence of vehicle being stood without use

parking brake efficiency at lower limits

Pass 19 Sep 2019 87,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens starting to tarnish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens starting to tarnish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

front inner wheel arches & load space covered.front & rear brake pads getting slightly low,mixed tyre brands fitted,front shock absorber gaiters perished/split

Pass 12 May 2018 83,825 miles

park brake just met required limits

Fail 8 May 2018 83,824 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

park brake just met required limits

Pass 20 Apr 2017 82,443 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre + tread low ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + nail in center tread area (4.1.E.1)

engine control warning lamp lit,front inner wheel arches & load space covered.front shock absorber gaiters split/perished.

front & rear undershields fitted,rear tyre treads getting low,

Pass 15 Apr 2016 76,226 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

TESTED IN WET CONDITIONS

condensation in high level rear brake lamp.front shock absorber gaiters split

front & rear plastic undershields fitted,front tyre treads getting low

front load space & inner wheel arches covered,fuel low & warning lamp lit.

Fail 2 Apr 2015 75,074 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2015 75,074 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 73,487 miles

o/s/f brake disc inner face scored.

slightly long handbrake travel.

Fail 15 Apr 2014 73,485 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/f brake disc inner face scored.

Pass 15 Apr 2013 71,581 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

inner front wheel arches & load compartment covered,long h/brake travel & limited reserve available,front & mid/rear undershields fitted,

Pass 24 Apr 2012 69,702 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 69,702 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 67,501 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 61,631 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 55,807 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 48,632 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 41,106 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 33,450 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 33,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 CGU is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CGU, 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 RF02 CGU registered?

RF02 CGU is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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