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RY02 VDO

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,277 mi
Last recorded37,277 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 VDO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 37,277 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2024 37,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to suspension components

corrosion to underneath

Pass 14 Sep 2023 34,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres starting to perish

corrosion to suspension components

corrosion to underneath

Fail 12 Sep 2023 34,055 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres starting to perish

coolant leak

corrosion to suspension components

corrosion to underneath

Pass 6 Aug 2014 31,637 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 31,637 miles

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

offside rear brake slight binding

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 5 Aug 2013 30,448 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

wiper blades poor condition

Pass 9 Aug 2012 29,093 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 28,289 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 25,860 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 23,343 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 19,944 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 15,547 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 11,369 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 VDO is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RY02 VDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY02 VDO registered?

RY02 VDO is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 July 2002.

Is RY02 VDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY02 VDO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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