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V6 HBO

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

189,035 mi
Last recorded189,035 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 HBO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 189,035 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 188,379 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 187,910 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 187,613 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 186,839 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 186,509 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 186,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aftermarket headlamp aim reversed (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect aftermarket headlamp aim reversed (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 May 2019 185,191 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 182,321 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 179,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 178,118 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 171,864 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 160,071 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 147,651 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 141,422 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 137,864 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear lower covers fitted

o/s front tyre bald inner edge

power steering pipes corroded

under bonnet covers fitted

Fail 4 May 2011 137,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear lower covers fitted

o/s front tyre bald inner edge

power steering pipes corroded

under bonnet covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2010 131,233 miles

rear lower engine cover fitted

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front lower cover fitted

o/s front tyre slight cracking

o/s front tyre worn bald edges

o/s wiper worn

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2010 131,233 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front lower cover fitted

o/s front tyre slight cracking

o/s front tyre worn bald edges

o/s wiper worn

power steering pipes corroded

rear lower engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2009 124,706 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 107,300 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 88,501 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 65,360 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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V6 HBO is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V6 HBO, 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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V6 HBO is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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