CarVerify

Free Car Check

AY52 ZCU

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,509 mi
Last recorded89,509 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 ZCU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 89,509 miles

All suspension components have areas of heavy surface corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 88,828 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

The parking brake has only just met the requirements

Pass 27 Sep 2023 87,837 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 87,837 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 86,508 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 84,522 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 83,226 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 82,072 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 80,060 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))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 80,060 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Bank1 sensor1 heater circuit - code cleared (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 78,775 miles

Front brake discs worn / pitted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 76,967 miles

EML on at time of test

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracked

Offside Front tyre perished/cracked

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracked almost exposing cords in the side wall )(Near Fail

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 73,559 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 72,422 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 72,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 72,319 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 72,234 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 72,130 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 72,050 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 71,920 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 71,800 miles

hand brake travel nr limit

power steering pipe corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2007 71,571 miles

power steering pipes corrodeding

Pass 22 Sep 2006 70,974 miles

Parking brake lever has excess travel

Pass 1 Oct 2005 60,383 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
Full Toyota MR2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AY52 ZCU is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AY52 ZCU, 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

How do I check the history of AY52 ZCU?

You can check the full history of AY52 ZCU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AY52 ZCU registered?

AY52 ZCU is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 7 November 2002.

Is AY52 ZCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 ZCU shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY52 ZCU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AY52 ZCU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.