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SH02 EXF

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,567 mi
Last recorded127,567 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH02 EXF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 127,567 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 126,716 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 126,705 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 110,692 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 110,686 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 83,824 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 53,099 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 53,065 miles

advise all discs surfaces corroded

Fail 10 May 2013 53,064 miles

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

advise all discs surfaces corroded

Pass 29 May 2012 52,480 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise flucation in nearside front brake reardings

Fail 29 May 2012 52,480 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise flucation in nearside front brake reardings

Pass 3 Jun 2011 48,813 miles

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

both rear brake discs inner contact faces have area of corrosion

both rear tyres 2.5mm

nearside front top shock mount bearing slightly noisy on lock to lock

Pass 8 Apr 2010 38,956 miles

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

rear pads low

Fail 6 Apr 2010 38,956 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear pads low

recommend tracking

Pass 28 Jul 2009 37,742 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 30,062 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 30,062 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 28,893 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 23,905 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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SH02 EXF is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SH02 EXF, 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 SH02 EXF registered?

SH02 EXF is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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