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RF02 SZV

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,449 mi
Last recorded127,449 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2018 127,449 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excessive play in column coupling (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

headlamps glass deteriorating

Pass 19 Dec 2017 111,205 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 111,194 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 98,810 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 97,359 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 97,359 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 91,662 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 91,188 miles

N/S & O/S FRONT INNER BRAKE DISC'S SURFACE PITTED/SCORED.

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

Fail 2 Feb 2015 91,188 miles

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

N/S & O/S FRONT INNER BRAKE DISC'S SURFACE PITTED/SCORED.

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

Pass 28 Jan 2014 88,391 miles

N/S & O/S FRONT INNER BRAKE DISC'S SURFACE GROOVED.

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Fail 27 Jan 2014 88,391 miles

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

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

N/S & O/S FRONT INNER BRAKE DISC'S SURFACE GROOVED.

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 85,300 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 85,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 82,519 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 82,519 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 79,756 miles

N/S/R PARKBRAKE PERFORMANCE REQUIRES ATTENTION.

PARKBRAKE TRAVEL.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 76,317 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 76,317 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 73,698 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 73,698 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 69,622 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 47,430 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 46,910 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 46,869 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2006 40,783 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 SZV is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SZV, 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 SZV is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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