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YC02 ETU

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,653 mi
Last recorded91,653 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 ETU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2026 91,653 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion present on various parts of vehicle

Pass 4 Feb 2025 88,180 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

SLIGHT UNDERSIDE CORROSION

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 85,655 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 85,111 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 85,111 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 82,864 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 82,850 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 78,091 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 78,088 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 71,741 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 65,885 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing on outer edge

Offside Front Outer tyre perishing on outer edge

Pass 2 Aug 2017 60,058 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 53,624 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 53,611 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 52,965 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 47,263 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 45,547 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 42,050 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 37,645 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 33,387 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 28,463 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 28,455 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight travel on hand brake lever.Both front tyres are worn on inner edges.

Pass 2 May 2006 23,939 miles

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

front tyres worn unevenly

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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YC02 ETU is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YC02 ETU, 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 YC02 ETU registered?

YC02 ETU is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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