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VU02 AHL

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,870 mi
Last recorded40,870 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 AHL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2026 40,870 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 39,274 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 37,678 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 35,666 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 34,042 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 33,299 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 32,635 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 31,456 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 30,952 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 28,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 24,995 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 18,533 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 15,950 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 14,610 miles

4 WORN TYRES

Pass 18 Feb 2009 13,756 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 13,029 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 12,235 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 11,162 miles

advise handbrake travel.

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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VU02 AHL is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VU02 AHL, 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 VU02 AHL registered?

VU02 AHL is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 March 2002.

Is VU02 AHL safe to buy?

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