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WU51 UBE

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,468 mi
Last recorded103,468 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 UBE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 103,468 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

vehicle has general surface corrosion

Fail 22 Nov 2025 103,425 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 89,191 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 81,147 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 67,194 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 64,614 miles

suspension arms have heavy surface corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2021 64,594 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all suspension components has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2020 62,333 miles

Central Rear Shock absorber corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber corroded

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 62,312 miles

all steering components corroded

all suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2018 61,395 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 61,393 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 59,860 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 57,144 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 57,144 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 26 Jan 2015 53,951 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 51,596 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 51,228 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 50,972 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 48,917 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 46,080 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 41,805 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 41,805 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 38,261 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 35,814 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 32,599 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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WU51 UBE is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WU51 UBE, 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 WU51 UBE registered?

WU51 UBE is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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