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YE02 PVT

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,409 mi
Last recorded133,409 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE02 PVT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 133,409 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 133,390 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 132,959 miles

Low effort on the nearside handbrake

Fail 3 Jun 2024 132,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 130,789 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 130,768 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 126,857 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 125,650 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 May 2021 125,650 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 115,636 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 104,595 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 104,585 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation binding (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side slow to operate (1.4.1 (a))

front flexi brake hose metal ends rusty

front suspension arm rear bushes worn

front suspension components rusty

rear brake discs very poor

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2018 104,243 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear discs poor

Pass 6 Apr 2017 103,792 miles

engine oil leak

rear brake discs poor

slight brake bind n/s rear

Fail 30 Mar 2017 103,786 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicator bulbs faded (1.4.A.2f)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s rear (3.7.B.6a)

engine oil leak

rear brake discs poor

slight brake bind n/s rear

Pass 13 Apr 2016 103,229 miles

hand brake poor o/s rear

Pass 31 Mar 2015 102,588 miles

front suspension arm bushes perished

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside handbrake effort down slightly

vehicle components underneath starting to rust

Pass 25 Mar 2014 101,816 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 92,382 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 82,620 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 74,952 miles

brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2010 67,169 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 67,169 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 57,677 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 54,777 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 54,777 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 45,151 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 45,151 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2007 45,114 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Wear to all 4 tyres

Pass 2 Jun 2006 30,070 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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YE02 PVT is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YE02 PVT, 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 YE02 PVT registered?

YE02 PVT is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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