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SD02 JZV

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,874 mi
Last recorded97,874 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD02 JZV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 97,874 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 97,856 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking flexi hose to caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 96,500 miles

engine management light on

Fail 7 Dec 2016 96,499 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s/r (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s/r (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

Pass 2 Dec 2015 94,642 miles

FUEL PIPES SLIGHT RUSTY

Pass 4 Dec 2014 87,857 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 80,779 miles

Off side parking brake slightly down on efficencey, may need adjustment or repair.

Fail 16 Oct 2013 80,777 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Off side rear service brake slow to apply.

Fail 23 Oct 2012 80,021 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 80,021 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 77,932 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 77,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 74,180 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 70,547 miles

Engine management light on.

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2009 70,527 miles

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Engine management light on.

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 59,360 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 2 Oct 2007 43,919 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 43,164 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 37,187 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 31,282 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 31,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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SD02 JZV is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SD02 JZV, 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 SD02 JZV registered?

SD02 JZV is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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