2002 Toyota MR2 1.8L Petrol · FD02 PLV
2002 Toyota MR2 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2002. Recorded mileage 133,173 miles. MOT expired on 19 Feb 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA MR2
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,173 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD02 PLV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2024
- 133,173 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD02 PLV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Toyota Mr2 (FD02 PLV) between November 2021 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (21 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 62 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
FD02 PLV Mileage History
- 05/11/2021127,376 mi
- 05/11/2021127,376 mi
- 11/11/2022130,532 mi+3,156 mi
- 08/11/2023133,114 mi+2,582 mi
- 20/02/2024133,173 mi+59 mi
Average of roughly 2,529 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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