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RY02 VWC

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,088 mi
Last recorded100,088 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 100,088 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 100,071 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 99,961 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 98,320 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 96,664 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 95,329 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 93,529 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 90,927 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 90,673 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 85,851 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 81,351 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 77,659 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 72,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 65,722 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 60,192 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 54,580 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 54,580 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 20 Jun 2011 50,332 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 47,186 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

both front tyres perished and cracked

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 22 Jun 2009 42,715 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 22 Jun 2009 42,715 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2008 37,455 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 32,300 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 26,686 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 VWC is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VWC, 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 VWC registered?

RY02 VWC is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 4 July 2002.

Is RY02 VWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY02 VWC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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