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BU52 MWO

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,203 mi
Last recorded115,203 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2024 115,203 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 109,797 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 109,735 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness excesive play side to side in steering wheel (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 100,679 miles

Central Front front crossmember slight corrosion

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all shock absorbers slight corrosion

Fail 16 Aug 2022 100,673 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front front crossmember slight corrosion

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all shock absorbers slight corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2020 93,823 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 92,786 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 90,602 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2018 90,602 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 90,196 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

undertray & engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 88,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 84,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 84,211 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 78,565 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 78,565 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 73,682 miles

nearside front tyre has cracks in side walls

offside front tyre has cracks in side walls

Pass 11 Jan 2011 67,185 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 67,185 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 64,837 miles

front tyres perished on side walls

Fail 8 Apr 2010 64,814 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front tyres perished on side walls

Pass 9 Apr 2009 57,821 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 57,796 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 50,772 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 46,113 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 46,113 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 39,470 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 MWO 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 61.5%.

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 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 MWO, 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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BU52 MWO is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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