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RG02 KFO

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,542 mi
Last recorded96,542 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 KFO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 96,542 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 96,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2017 86,294 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 86,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 78,531 miles

can not check all items due to locations and covers and coverings etc

Pass 31 May 2014 76,277 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion on rear chassis legs. But not considered excessive.

Pass 8 Jun 2013 72,001 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2012 68,464 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 98,694 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 63,179 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 58,475 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 58,475 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 52,172 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 52,162 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 43,455 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 40,409 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 40,395 miles

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

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 brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 36,958 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 36,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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RG02 KFO is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 RG02 KFO, 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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RG02 KFO is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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