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VU02 FOV

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,399 mi
Last recorded98,399 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 FOV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 98,399 miles

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

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 91,524 miles

Wiper blades rubbers slightly split.

Fail 11 Aug 2015 91,524 miles

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

Wiper blades rubbers slightly split.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 88,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 83,654 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 83,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 72,891 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 69,084 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 64,749 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 64,749 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 61,978 miles

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

o/s/r and n/s/r outer wall of tyres deteriorated

vehicle has DVLA serious damage marker

Pass 3 Apr 2008 57,159 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 49,530 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 49,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

n/s headlight has poor beam pattern

Pass 27 Mar 2006 34,961 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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VU02 FOV is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FOV, 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 VU02 FOV registered?

VU02 FOV is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 March 2002.

Is VU02 FOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU02 FOV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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