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WU02 YFZ

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

76,143 mi
Last recorded76,143 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 YFZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 76,143 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 74,572 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 71,747 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 68,891 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 68,889 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 66,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 66,802 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 65,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine management light on dash

Fail 30 Nov 2020 65,596 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 63,472 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

front brake pads getting low

high level stop lamp some bulbs inop

Fail 5 Jun 2019 63,470 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres close to limit

engine management light on

front brake pads getting low

high level stop lamp some bulbs inop

Pass 5 Jun 2018 60,321 miles

F PADS CLOSE LIMIT.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

CORROSION MISC F+R SUSPENSION AREA.

PARK BRAKE PERFORMANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

TYRE O/S/R WALL/TREAD DAMAGE.

WIPER INDEX POOR.

Fail 5 Jun 2018 60,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CORROSION MISC F+R SUSPENSION AREA.

F PADS CLOSE LIMIT.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

PARK BRAKE PERFORMANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

TYRE O/S/R WALL/TREAD DAMAGE.

WIPER INDEX POOR.

Pass 2 Jun 2017 59,109 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 59,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lense opaque (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement hand brake lever siezed (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 51,692 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 51,692 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

off side rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 29 May 2015 45,674 miles

off side rear tyre close to legal limit

off side rear tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 12 May 2014 38,732 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 37,249 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 35,467 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2011 33,311 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 30,696 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 28,058 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 25,023 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 19,914 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 15,487 miles

front brake discs worn on in sides

hand brake close to end of reserve travle

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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WU02 YFZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WU02 YFZ, 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 WU02 YFZ registered?

WU02 YFZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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