2002 Toyota MR2 1.8L Petrol · YJ51 XAV
2002 Toyota MR2 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 05 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 81,792 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA MR2
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,792 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YJ51 XAV Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 81,792 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YJ51 XAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Toyota Mr2 (YJ51 XAV) between February 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
YJ51 XAV Mileage History
- 22/02/200625,783 mi
- 01/02/200733,155 mi+7,372 mi
- 25/06/200734,076 mi+921 mi
- 21/06/200839,348 mi+5,272 mi
- 26/06/200943,295 mi+3,947 mi
- 02/07/201048,063 mi+4,768 mi
- 25/10/201156,085 mi+8,022 mi
- 20/10/201261,367 mi+5,282 mi
- 10/10/201366,107 mi+4,740 mi
- 22/10/201471,614 mi+5,507 mi
- 06/11/201471,782 mi+168 mi
- 22/10/201576,186 mi+4,404 mi
- 24/10/201576,186 mi
- 06/01/201778,626 mi+2,440 mi
- 06/01/201778,626 mi
- 22/09/202179,057 mi+431 mi
- 20/09/202279,913 mi+856 mi
- 06/09/202380,646 mi+733 mi
- 11/09/202380,646 mi
- 14/10/202481,287 mi+641 mi
- 09/10/202581,792 mi+505 mi
Average of roughly 2,854 miles per year across 21 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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