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V827 ESX

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,126 mi
Last recorded110,126 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV827 ESX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 110,126 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 101,564 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front tyres perished and cracking

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 99,530 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

battery light illuminating on dash

eml illuminating on dash

exhaust heat shield corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2017 99,530 miles

Front registration plate insecure and broken (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

battery light illuminating on dash

eml illuminating on dash

exhaust heat shield corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 98,592 miles

corrosion to front coil springs

corrosion to rear brake discs

management light on dash

n/s headlight has reduced light output

oil leak ( general )

Pass 10 Mar 2015 97,067 miles

corosion to rear brake discs

general scaly rust to chassis & suspension

heavy corrosion to front brake discs

management light on dash

o/s/r exhaust mouning insecure

Fail 17 Feb 2015 97,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

corrosion to rear brake disc,s

general scaly rust to chassis & suspension

heavey corrosion to front brake disc,s

management light on dash

Pass 5 Mar 2014 94,470 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

general scaly rust to chassis & suspension

management light on dash

Fail 19 Feb 2014 94,468 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

general scaly rust to chassis & suspension

management light on dash

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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V827 ESX is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V827 ESX, 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 V827 ESX registered?

V827 ESX is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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