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RX02 BHE

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

130,137 mi
Last recorded130,137 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 BHE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 130,137 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))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 127,021 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 185/55x15 86v el (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 126,734 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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 185/55x15 86v el (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 123,897 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55x15 86v el (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 120,707 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

heat shield loose on exhaust

Fail 13 Oct 2021 120,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 119,062 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 119,023 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 117,061 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Oct 2018 112,392 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear tyres 205/50/15 V (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 11 Oct 2017 106,783 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 99,961 miles

Nearside handbrake reading slightly low neither side locks

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 92,799 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread 205/50/15 V

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisey

Fail 29 Sep 2015 92,793 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure showing cords 185/55/15 V XL (4.1.D.1b)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread 205/50/15 V

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisey

Fail 9 Sep 2014 88,862 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise- o/s/f , o/s/r , n/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2014 88,862 miles

advise- o/s/f , o/s/r , n/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2013 84,233 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 79,100 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 74,151 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 74,149 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 69,776 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT INNER EDGE CORROSION.

Pass 3 Feb 2010 57,760 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 57,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 30,945 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 30,945 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 49,414 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 45,710 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 42,708 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 42,708 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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RX02 BHE is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 RX02 BHE, 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 RX02 BHE registered?

RX02 BHE is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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