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RX02 BHN

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

163,517 mi
Last recorded163,517 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 BHN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 163,517 miles

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both rears (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

nearside front and rear tyres have slight sidewall damage

suspension lowered all round.

Fail 3 Jul 2025 163,509 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front and rear tyres have slight sidewall damage

Pass 17 Apr 2024 157,279 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 151,185 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 142,946 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 136,844 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 133,545 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 127,912 miles

parking brake efficiency low

Pass 27 Nov 2017 123,542 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 123,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 71,737 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 111,594 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 111,581 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 106,797 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 106,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 104,197 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front tyres cracking

Fail 25 Oct 2013 104,196 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front tyres cracking

offside front wheel bearing not tested

Pass 8 Nov 2012 102,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

inner face of front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2012 102,529 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

inner face of front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2011 99,482 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 99,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 93,416 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres starting to crack

offside front brake starting to bind

Fail 10 Nov 2010 93,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

front tyres starting to crack

offside front brake starting to bind

Pass 14 Nov 2009 90,816 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 87,084 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 84,210 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 80,422 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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RX02 BHN is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BHN, 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 BHN registered?

RX02 BHN is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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