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YF51 OPU

2002 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

90,551 mi
Last recorded90,551 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 OPU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 90,551 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 May 2026 90,551 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 May 2025 87,950 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 87,944 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 85,786 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 85,786 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 83,590 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 83,580 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 81,780 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 81,780 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 79,611 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 79,601 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust downpipe flexi sections (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2017 76,415 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 76,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 73,051 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 73,024 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 69,473 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight surface corrosion to front discs

Pass 18 Feb 2014 66,953 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 64,547 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2011 62,815 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 62,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

engine oil very low

Pass 10 Jun 2010 60,650 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 60,650 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 60,108 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the inside edge.

travel on handbrake lever close to excessive.

Fail 29 Jul 2008 54,820 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

handbrake travel ready for adjustment/inspection

Pass 29 Jul 2008 54,820 miles

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

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

handbrake travel ready for adjustment/inspection

Pass 31 Jul 2007 48,933 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 41,494 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 41,494 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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YF51 OPU is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 YF51 OPU, 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 YF51 OPU registered?

YF51 OPU is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 January 2002.

Is YF51 OPU safe to buy?

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