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BU52 MLE

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

56,926 mi
Last recorded56,926 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 MLE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 56,926 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 56,583 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 56,363 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 56,029 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 55,844 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 55,607 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 55,153 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 54,817 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 54,620 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 54,392 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 54,387 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 29 Oct 2015 53,855 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 52,189 miles

ALL TYRES SLIGHTLY PERRISHED SMALL CRACKS VISABLE IN TRED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Oct 2014 52,185 miles

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

ALL TYRES SLIGHTLY PERRISHED SMALL CRACKS VISABLE IN TRED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 50,284 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES TARNISHED SLIGHTLY

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2013 50,280 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES TARNISHED SLIGHTLY

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 48,938 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2011 44,034 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 44,034 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear brake pads worn low

Pass 22 Oct 2010 40,025 miles

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

surface corrosion front,rear surspension

Fail 22 Oct 2010 40,025 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion front,rear surspension

Pass 21 Oct 2009 36,684 miles

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

surface corrosion front,rear surspension

Pass 22 Oct 2008 32,910 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 28,139 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 24,401 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 21,698 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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BU52 MLE is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 BU52 MLE, 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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What year was BU52 MLE registered?

BU52 MLE is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is BU52 MLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 MLE shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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