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VN02 UWK

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

140,486 mi
Last recorded140,486 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 UWK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 140,486 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 139,994 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 139,404 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 138,974 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 137,634 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 135,208 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 134,413 miles

Inner sills are starting to corrode

Pass 9 Mar 2018 133,411 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 132,132 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 130,846 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 128,767 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

light corrosion to the underside of vehicle in general

steering stiff to turn from lock to lock

Fail 27 Mar 2015 128,709 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

light corrosion to the underside of vehicle in general

steering stiff to turn from lock to lock

Pass 8 Apr 2014 124,184 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 124,179 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 118,197 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 105,242 miles

Both rear tyres approaching wear indicaters

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2011 91,459 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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)

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

handbrake travel slightly high

nearside front brake disc worn thin also corroded

nearside front brake pads wearing thin

nearside rear brake disc worn thin also corroded

offside front brake disc worn thin also corroded

offside front brake pads wearing thin

offside rear brake disc worn thin also corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2011 91,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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)

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

handbrake travel slightly high

nearside front brake disc worn thin also corroded

nearside front brake pads wearing thin

nearside rear brake disc worn thin also corroded

offside front brake disc worn thin also corroded

offside front brake pads wearing thin

offside rear brake disc worn thin also corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2010 76,871 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 60,243 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 45,772 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 31,836 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 25,150 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 UWK is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red 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 VN02 UWK, 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 VN02 UWK registered?

VN02 UWK is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 May 2002.

Is VN02 UWK safe to buy?

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