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YF02 PMY

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,734 mi
Last recorded115,734 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 PMY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 115,734 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. x2 (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underbody coated in underseal

Pass 11 Jun 2024 111,032 miles

underbody coated in underseal

Pass 12 Jun 2023 109,862 miles

Front Coolant leak HOSE CLIP ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 109,862 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Coolant leak HOSE CLIP ()

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 109,184 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 107,705 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 107,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 106,040 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 103,514 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 101,119 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 98,720 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 98,720 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 92,067 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 May 2015 92,059 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 85,766 miles

Coolant leak

engine fault light illuminated

underbody components heavily pitted with rust

Fail 19 May 2014 85,766 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Oil leak

engine fault light illuminated

underbody components heavily pitted with rust

Pass 25 Apr 2013 77,315 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 70,759 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 65,991 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 8 Jun 2010 63,800 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 56,959 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 48,746 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 41,324 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 33,639 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 25,612 miles

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

Offside Front 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
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YF02 PMY is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YF02 PMY, 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 YF02 PMY registered?

YF02 PMY is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is YF02 PMY safe to buy?

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