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SH02 JZW

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,354 mi
Last recorded118,354 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH02 JZW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 118,354 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 118,353 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 114,995 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 109,433 miles

Offside Outer sill damaged at rear

Fail 8 May 2019 109,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer sill damaged at rear

Park brake lever on n/s/r calliper not on rest position

Pass 14 May 2018 105,982 miles

Central Rear Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 105,982 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering subframe corroded and holed (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 105,287 miles

Engine Management Light On

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 101,217 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 95,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 95,348 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 93,951 miles

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 93,940 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to offside sill

possible damage to anti roll bar due to insecure links

Pass 29 Dec 2011 89,911 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 89,814 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 83,581 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 77,522 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 67,853 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 51,220 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 39,602 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 39,574 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 33,898 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 JZW is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 JZW, 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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SH02 JZW is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 25 May 2002.

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