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YF02 JYP

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

93,360 mi
Last recorded93,360 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 JYP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 93,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel slightly binding

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

front to rear under body and suspension parts corroded covered with sealant

slightly oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2026 93,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel slightly binding

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

front to rear under body and suspension parts corroded covered with sealant

slightly oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2025 88,913 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

slightly oil leak

the whole suspension front to rear and under body corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2024 88,278 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 88,251 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel slightly binding

Nearside Rear tyre has cut inner wall

slightly oil leak

under chassis corroded front to rear

Pass 9 Apr 2021 88,089 miles

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

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

under chassis corroded all over

Fail 8 Apr 2021 88,089 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under chassis corroded all over

Pass 20 Jun 2019 86,825 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 86,823 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 85,636 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 85,283 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 85,277 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 83,847 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 83,216 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 83,210 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 1 May 2014 80,732 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 80,732 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 78,771 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 78,770 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 76,720 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 76,720 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 76,683 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 66,909 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 66,909 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 54,141 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 43,494 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 31,941 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 18,953 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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YF02 JYP is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YF02 JYP, 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 YF02 JYP registered?

YF02 JYP is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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