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RL02 XHE

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

121,065 mi
Last recorded121,065 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 XHE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 121,065 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 110,746 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 110,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 106,781 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 106,625 miles

Long travel on the parking brake lever

Pass 28 Jul 2022 105,864 miles

ns headlight aim on high limits

Pass 15 Jul 2021 104,739 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 103,690 miles

Both front shock-absorber protective shrouds are incomplete

Fail 23 Jul 2020 103,690 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Both front shock-absorber protective shrouds are incomplete

Pass 26 Jul 2019 100,019 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 91,848 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre damage to sidewall

Fail 20 Jul 2018 91,848 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre damage to sidewall

Pass 5 Jul 2017 81,570 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall not exposing ply cord

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25 % (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24 % (3.7.B.6b)

undertrays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Fail 30 Jun 2017 81,466 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall not exposing ply cord

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6 MM (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25 % (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24 % (3.7.B.6b)

undertrays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Pass 26 Jul 2016 76,611 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 65,659 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 59,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 58,050 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 55,693 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 54,331 miles

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

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

offside front and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

undertrays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Pass 24 Jul 2010 52,148 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 49,853 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 45,466 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 40,172 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 33,345 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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RL02 XHE is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RL02 XHE, 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 RL02 XHE registered?

RL02 XHE is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is RL02 XHE safe to buy?

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