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RF02 FYY

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,812 mi
Last recorded80,812 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 80,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055016 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 79,021 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened bolt (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 78,165 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 77,690 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 77,682 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055015 (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2021 76,596 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 74,840 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 73,529 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 71,965 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 71,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front tyres perishing on outer shoulder

uneven tyre wear to front

Pass 7 Jul 2017 70,884 miles

Front Road springs heavily corroded

Under tray fitted not all components checked

Pass 1 Jul 2016 69,161 miles

Front road springs corroded

Under tray fitted not all components checked

Pass 12 Jun 2015 68,595 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 68,016 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 65,686 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 63,888 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 63,419 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 60,684 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 58,223 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 56,249 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 55,018 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 May 2006 52,991 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 FYY is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FYY, 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 FYY registered?

RF02 FYY is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 7 June 2002.

Is RF02 FYY safe to buy?

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