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BU52 MUV

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,333 mi
Last recorded72,333 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 MUV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 72,333 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 71,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 70,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2016 70,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 70,610 miles

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside front (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside front (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 69,899 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 9 May 2015 69,899 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 3 May 2014 67,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine management light on

nearside front tyre has tears

offside front tyre has tears

steering shaft uj corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2014 67,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine management light on

nearside front tyre has tears

offside front tyre has tears

steering shaft uj corroded

Pass 4 May 2013 66,030 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 66,026 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 Apr 2012 62,696 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 62,696 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 60,759 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 53,504 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2008 50,058 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Nov 2007 44,188 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 38,654 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 29,355 miles

handbrake reserve travel

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 MUV is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BU52 MUV, 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 MUV registered?

BU52 MUV is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 November 2002.

Is BU52 MUV safe to buy?

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