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VN02 OXS

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,334 mi
Last recorded109,334 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 OXS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2022 109,334 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (5.2.3 (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

sign of corrosion under the car

Pass 8 Nov 2019 108,199 miles

Handbrake effort weak,will need adjusting, have advised presenter

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 105,146 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 102,390 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 97,294 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 95,484 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 95,458 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 94,022 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 93,984 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 93,796 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 91,616 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 75,949 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 76,351 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 76,351 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 73,377 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 73,377 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 66,582 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 54,206 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 45,252 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)

Pass 24 May 2006 42,853 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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VN02 OXS is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VN02 OXS, 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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VN02 OXS is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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