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VK02 MOV

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,856 mi
Last recorded62,856 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 MOV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 62,856 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all items front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 61,799 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 61,795 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 58,294 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 51,319 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 51,310 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 46,887 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 43,413 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 43,409 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavy corrosion of the friction surface on the inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavy corrosion of the friction surface on the inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres perishing with deep cracks between the treads

Pass 19 Mar 2016 40,384 miles

Battery secured using cable ties

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

Offside front windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2015 35,678 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 31,604 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 28,181 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 27,053 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

engine light on

Pass 14 Apr 2011 25,052 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 22,272 miles

Nearside Front 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 15 Apr 2009 20,804 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 19,303 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 19,303 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 17,690 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 15,699 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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VK02 MOV is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VK02 MOV, 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 VK02 MOV registered?

VK02 MOV is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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