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VK02 NHM

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

86,711 mi
Last recorded86,711 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 NHM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 86,711 miles

Long handbrake travel

Pass 13 Nov 2024 85,236 miles

Long handbrake travel

Pass 7 Nov 2023 83,693 miles

Long handbrake travel

Pass 31 Oct 2022 82,027 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 8 Nov 2021 80,073 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 3 Nov 2020 77,943 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 5 Nov 2019 75,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

long handbrake travel

Pass 27 Oct 2018 72,004 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 70,744 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 68,113 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 66,921 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 65,345 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 62,225 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 61,943 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 56,424 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 51,763 miles

engine management light on

Pass 31 Jan 2012 47,044 miles

engine light on

Pass 3 Feb 2011 45,113 miles

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

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

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

front discs badly worn

Pass 29 Dec 2009 41,929 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 36,888 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 30,721 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 30,721 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 25,250 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 NHM is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 NHM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK02 NHM registered?

VK02 NHM is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 9 April 2002.

Is VK02 NHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK02 NHM shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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