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BU52 YNW

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,843 mi
Last recorded53,843 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 53,843 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 53,776 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 53,322 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 52,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking due to age (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking due to age (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 52,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking due to age (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking due to age (5.2.3 (e))

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

coolant below minimum

Pass 25 May 2021 52,033 miles

Front coil springs showing age related corrosion

unable to see/inspect rear inner brake pads

Pass 27 Apr 2018 51,225 miles

Offside Front getting low on tread and wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake low effort (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 50,542 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 49,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 47,720 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 45,913 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 44,205 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 41,006 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 36,680 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 31,492 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 22,584 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 22,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 13,595 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 YNW is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YNW, 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 YNW is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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