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AK52 VKG

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,438 mi
Last recorded82,438 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 VKG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 82,438 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 82,433 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 79,062 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

eml light on

Fail 23 May 2014 79,062 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

eml light on

Fail 12 Jun 2013 75,575 miles

EML light on

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 75,575 miles

EML light on

Pass 8 Jun 2012 72,010 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 8 Jun 2012 72,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 10 May 2011 67,963 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 62,396 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2010 62,395 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

b/s/front headlamps have condensation

different sized tyres from front to rear

n/s/rear brake bind

rattle from rear-exhaust?

Pass 15 Nov 2008 46,492 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 36,864 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 36,802 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2006 23,213 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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AK52 VKG is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AK52 VKG, 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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AK52 VKG is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 2 October 2002.

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