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YG51 STS

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,095 mi
Last recorded127,095 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 STS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2020 127,095 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 122,405 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front n/s and o/s shock dust covers deteriated

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

battery clamp loose but not insecure

corrosion throughout vehicle componants

engine oil leak

front belly pan clip broken

Pass 6 Dec 2018 115,909 miles

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

both front coil springs corroded

both rear sills corroded

corroded underbody

Fail 30 Nov 2018 115,887 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

both front coil springs corroded

both rear sills corroded

corroded underbody

Pass 2 Dec 2017 109,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2016 102,270 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 20 Nov 2016 102,270 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine management light on

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 94,789 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 94,789 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 87,530 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 87,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 80,306 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2012 72,750 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011
Pass 8 Dec 2010 59,787 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 59,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 49,381 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 49,381 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)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 38,913 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 34,210 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 28,758 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 25,774 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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YG51 STS is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YG51 STS, 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 YG51 STS registered?

YG51 STS is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 7 February 2002.

Is YG51 STS safe to buy?

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