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WV02 TZH

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

79,891 mi
Last recorded79,891 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 TZH
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 79,891 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked to cords (185/55-15v) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 79,891 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil level low (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked to cords (185/55-15v) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 79,281 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 79,259 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 78,991 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 77,948 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 76,780 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 76,763 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 74,913 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 74,690 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 74,690 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 74,077 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 74,077 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 68,623 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 62,699 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 54,665 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 51,494 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 44,565 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

long travel on park brake lever

Pass 21 May 2010 44,565 miles

long travel on park brake lever

Pass 11 Jun 2009 41,600 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 31,916 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 29,004 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 24,750 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 16,174 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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WV02 TZH is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WV02 TZH, 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 WV02 TZH registered?

WV02 TZH is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is WV02 TZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV02 TZH shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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