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SF02 JYW

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,424 mi
Last recorded137,424 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF02 JYW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 137,424 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 137,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 128,810 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 128,810 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 127,761 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 127,759 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded by rack (2.3.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 126,915 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light is on

Pass 29 Oct 2014 124,746 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded & broken

Pass 12 Sep 2013 124,264 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 120,915 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 108,067 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 99,128 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 88,454 miles

fuel filler flap insecure

rear undertray insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2008 76,249 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 68,098 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 67,823 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 59,291 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 59,287 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

The engine managment light remains illumiated

This vehicle has been tested as presentd some testable item are concelled by protective covers

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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SF02 JYW is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SF02 JYW, 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 SF02 JYW registered?

SF02 JYW is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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