CarVerify

Free Car Check

YA02 BYD

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,428 mi
Last recorded72,428 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA02 BYD
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 72,428 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre damaged on inner sidewall

Fail 17 Apr 2019 72,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre damaged on inner sidewall

Pass 19 Apr 2018 69,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn close to tread limit

nearside front tyre worn close to tread limt

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

nearside rear road wheel damaged

Fail 11 Apr 2018 65,870 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn close to tread limit

nearside front tyre worn close to tread limt

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear road wheel damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2017 58,315 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear disc worn or pitted

Fail 10 Apr 2017 58,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 57,028 miles

Corrosion Under Vehicle

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 54,271 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 53,298 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2013 53,077 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 52,433 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 51,390 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 51,390 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 49,939 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 49,139 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 45,073 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 45,073 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 37,181 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 27,296 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 27,296 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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
Full Toyota MR2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YA02 BYD is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YA02 BYD, 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

How do I check the history of YA02 BYD?

You can check the full history of YA02 BYD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YA02 BYD registered?

YA02 BYD is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 2 July 2002.

Is YA02 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA02 BYD shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YA02 BYD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YA02 BYD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.