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RF02 HZZ

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,429 mi
Last recorded79,429 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 HZZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 79,429 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 76,685 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 73,992 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 73,885 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 68,953 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 65,982 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 65,979 miles

o/s/r shock absorber starting to weep

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2018 65,463 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 65,309 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 64,559 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 63,551 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 60,314 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 53,700 miles

A lot of handbrake travel

coolant level is low

front discs are sorn on the inside

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 1 May 2010 53,700 miles

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

A lot of handbrake travel

coolant level is low

front discs are sorn on the inside

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Apr 2009 44,734 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 39,839 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 39,839 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 35,631 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 31,215 miles

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

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

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

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

hand brake near end of travel

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 HZZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HZZ, 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 HZZ registered?

RF02 HZZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 3 May 2002.

Is RF02 HZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF02 HZZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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