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VX02 DMZ

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,991 mi
Last recorded101,991 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 DMZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 101,991 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 101,991 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/r15 82v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 100,745 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 100,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 100,163 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 87 (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 204 (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 97,886 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 97,886 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 94,561 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 94,561 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 91,589 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 87,325 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 85,950 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 80,450 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 72,509 miles

front coil springs starting to corrode

inner faces of rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 26 Mar 2010 59,846 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Mar 2009 47,622 miles

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

front brake discs corroded and slightly scored(will require replacing soon)

front tyres starting to perish

offside front brake binding slightly and pads getting low

offside front brake disc slightly distorted

Pass 9 Apr 2008 36,819 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

inner faces of front brake discs corroded and pitted near to limit

offside rear tyre getting low

Fail 9 Apr 2008 36,819 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front brakes slightly out of balance

inner faces of front brake discs corroded and pitted near to limit

offside rear tyre getting low

Fail 4 Apr 2007 26,464 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 26,464 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 22,223 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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VX02 DMZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VX02 DMZ, 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 VX02 DMZ registered?

VX02 DMZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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