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WX02 COJ

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,536 mi
Last recorded120,536 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX02 COJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 120,536 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 117,415 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 112,729 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 18,229 miles

Front and rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside and offside front brake hose ferrules corroded slightly

Offside rear wheel bearing worn slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 102,377 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 102,308 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 98,292 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 86,192 miles

All tyres perished

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 86,192 miles

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

All tyres perished

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 85,879 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 85,879 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

N/S/F TYRE 2MM

Pass 15 Mar 2013 82,831 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 82,831 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 80,358 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 77,183 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 72,728 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 70,730 miles

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 22 Apr 2009 70,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 19 Apr 2008 58,259 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 58,253 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 43,456 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 43,453 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 29,818 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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WX02 COJ is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WX02 COJ, 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 WX02 COJ registered?

WX02 COJ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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