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RY02 AUU

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,168 mi
Last recorded123,168 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 AUU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 123,168 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 119,884 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 118,575 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 117,089 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 117,075 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2018 115,064 miles

Front Nearside and offside tyres cracking on tread

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 115,043 miles

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

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

Front Nearside and offside tyres cracking on tread

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 114,160 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 111,714 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 111,714 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 107,632 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 107,632 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 102,880 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 102,880 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 100,440 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 97,654 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Both rear brake discs corroded and slightly pitted. Nearside is the worst.

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)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 97,654 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Both rear brake discs corroded and slightly pitted. Nearside is the worst.

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 17 Jan 2011 94,596 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 94,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 81,311 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 64,180 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 57,153 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 57,128 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2007 57,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 47,923 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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RY02 AUU is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RY02 AUU, 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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RY02 AUU is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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