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RF02 CKJ

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

86,274 mi
Last recorded86,274 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 86,274 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all suspension components heavily corroded

general underbody corrosion

handbrake performance only18%

Pass 30 Apr 2025 85,845 miles

front and rear suspension components have corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2024 85,331 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded

general all over underbody corrosion including all suspension components

Fail 15 Apr 2024 85,331 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lenses badly deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

both rear brake discs corroded

general all over underbody corrosion including all suspension components

Pass 15 Feb 2023 84,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

all front suspension parts corroded but not to excess

Fail 7 Feb 2023 84,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

all front suspension parts corroded but not to excess

Pass 25 Aug 2021 84,151 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 84,140 miles

Emissions not tested lambda reading high due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (rear) corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

both front brake discs corroded on inside

Pass 12 Aug 2020 83,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

both front brake discs inner edges corroded

both front shock absorber dust gaiters deteriorated

handbrake efficiency 19%

Pass 7 Aug 2019 83,022 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake binding

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

both front shock absorber dust gaiters deteriorated

front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2018 82,228 miles

both front brake discs inner corroding

Pass 9 Aug 2017 81,523 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 81,523 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 80,505 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 78,054 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)

both front brake discs corroding

different size tyres front and rear

front shock absorbers dust gaitors deteriated

Pass 3 Mar 2014 71,489 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 67,619 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 67,619 miles

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 61,749 miles

handbrake needs adjustment.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 57,413 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 52,227 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 45,898 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 39,236 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 31,101 miles

Oil leak

front abs sensor wires fowling suspension.

Pass 29 Mar 2006 24,604 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 23,189 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 CKJ is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black 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 RF02 CKJ, 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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RF02 CKJ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 May 2002.

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