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YL02 OBV

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,372 mi
Last recorded79,372 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL02 OBV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2025 79,372 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 70,189 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 70,185 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 68,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 67,441 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 67,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 65,652 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 62,997 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 62,704 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 62,704 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 62,197 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres starting to perish/deteriorate

Fail 20 Jun 2017 62,197 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres starting to perish/deteriorate

Pass 5 Jul 2016 58,261 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 47,510 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 damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 32,515 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 32,512 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 25,561 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 24,729 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 4 May 2011 23,433 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 5 May 2010 22,158 miles

both rear tyres have cracks on inside and outside of tread

Pass 6 May 2009 20,320 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 17,904 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 14,848 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 11,879 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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YL02 OBV is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YL02 OBV, 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 YL02 OBV registered?

YL02 OBV is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 23 May 2002.

Is YL02 OBV safe to buy?

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