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YL51 JUF

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,076 mi
Last recorded77,076 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 JUF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 77,076 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 76,464 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 76,423 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 75,554 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 74,340 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 73,751 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 73,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 70,985 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 66,329 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 60,618 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 51,662 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 51,662 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 May 2010 42,416 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 37,244 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 34,680 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 27,574 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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YL51 JUF is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YL51 JUF, 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 YL51 JUF registered?

YL51 JUF is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 January 2002.

Is YL51 JUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL51 JUF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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