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RJ51 XHV

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

66,820 mi
Last recorded66,820 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 XHV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 66,820 miles

all suspension arms corroding

front shocks corroded

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 7 Jun 2024 66,808 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shocks Rusty

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Underside Suspension Rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2019 66,477 miles

Both front shocks very rusty

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 66,477 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front shocks very rusty

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 66,194 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 66,194 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 64,560 miles

Offside rear brake caliper / handbrake lever arm not working efficiently

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 63,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 61,917 miles

both front shock gaiters perishing

both front tyres perishing

engine light on dash

Pass 17 Jan 2014 58,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 52,407 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 52,407 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 45,696 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 39,373 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 33,072 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 27,219 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 22,293 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 19,177 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 16,285 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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RJ51 XHV is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue 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 RJ51 XHV, 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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What year was RJ51 XHV registered?

RJ51 XHV is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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