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RRD 259R

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

203,426 mi
Last recorded203,426 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRD 259R
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 203,426 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 197,558 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 197,046 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect been leaking (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front both suspension top mounts rough when going lock to lock n/s/f and o/s/f

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2020 192,618 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 188,115 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2015 186,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake backplates corroded

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 184,912 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust deteriorated

inner wall of o/s/f tyre splitting

Pass 17 Jan 2014 173,731 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

exhuastbox corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2013 166,875 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 166,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

imported

Pass 13 Apr 2012 161,395 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 161,395 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 155,789 miles

N/s wiper splitting but clearing screen

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

O/s/r tyre was low on pressure when presented

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 149,852 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 143,982 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 143,982 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 138,668 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 138,533 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 130,266 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 130,040 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 120,057 miles

very slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

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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RRD 259R is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RRD 259R, 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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RRD 259R is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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