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DE52 EVX

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,052 mi
Last recorded68,052 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 EVX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 68,052 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 67,393 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 67,393 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 65,613 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 64,932 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 63,856 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 62,196 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 60,918 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 60,918 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 59,152 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 57,493 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 55,903 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 53,687 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 53,687 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 51,335 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 49,265 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 49,265 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2013 46,951 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 46,542 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 42,304 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 42,293 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 38,592 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both front brake discs corroded

both front tyres cracking on tread

engine coolant low

slight deterioration nearside rear tyre sidewall no cords yet exposed/slight corrosion underbody components

Fail 26 Nov 2010 38,590 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both front tyres cracking on tread

engine coolant low

slight deterioration nearside rear tyre sidewall no cords yet exposed/slight corrosion underbody components

Pass 25 Nov 2009 34,365 miles

bolt loose offside rear brake pipe not yet fully insecure

both front brake discs corroded/front inner brake pads look to be wearing thin

drivers wiperblade split/clutch pedal squeaking

nearside rear tyre just 1.6 mm

slight corrosion underbody components

slight cracking on both front tyres

Pass 22 Oct 2008 29,792 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

f/o/side inner brake disc un-even wear

Pass 17 Oct 2007 24,450 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 24,402 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 19,453 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 14,365 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 14,365 miles

Offside Rear 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)

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

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

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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DE52 EVX is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DE52 EVX, 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

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What year was DE52 EVX registered?

DE52 EVX is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is DE52 EVX safe to buy?

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