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RF02 TCZ

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,336 mi
Last recorded82,336 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 82,336 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 81,217 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 80,361 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake slow to react

Pass 7 Sep 2022 79,647 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 78,432 miles

park brake inbalance

Pass 9 Sep 2020 77,743 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 77,465 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 76,630 miles

park brake imbalanced

Pass 2 Oct 2017 75,973 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 75,955 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 75,212 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 75,210 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 74,749 miles

rear brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 22 Jul 2014 74,149 miles

o/s/r brake grabbing slightly

Fail 22 Jul 2014 74,149 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r brake grabbing slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2013 73,708 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 71,934 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 67,132 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 62,832 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 57,462 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 51,025 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 43,950 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 39,527 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 39,527 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

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 TCZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TCZ, 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 TCZ registered?

RF02 TCZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 June 2002.

Is RF02 TCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF02 TCZ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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