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RF02 TYX

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,742 mi
Last recorded88,742 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2026 88,742 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2025 84,308 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 79,533 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 71,607 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 63,293 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 57,613 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 53,794 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 51,848 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 50,544 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 47,929 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2016 44,736 miles

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

handbrake recording minimum effort

Pass 15 Jul 2015 43,518 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 41,512 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2013 39,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2012 37,198 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 34,616 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 32,816 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 30,274 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 27,598 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2007 23,742 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 20,292 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 TYX is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TYX, 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 TYX registered?

RF02 TYX is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is RF02 TYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF02 TYX shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RF02 TYX have outstanding finance?

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