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DE52 HAU

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,289 mi
Last recorded116,289 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 HAU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 116,289 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 113,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

all 16 wheel nuts showing a lot of unused thread, wheels tight and no play at time of test

Pass 21 Dec 2021 109,351 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 109,341 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 107,251 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 102,821 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides pipes at ends to flexy hoses been cleaned up due to slight corrosion ? please keep checked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 101,269 miles

General corrosion to underside of body

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 99,486 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 99,486 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 96,938 miles

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)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 87,195 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 76,811 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 71,370 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 71,114 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 66,403 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 62,655 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 58,003 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 58,003 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 51,683 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 51,683 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 45,746 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 45,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 41,192 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 32,148 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 32,146 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 30,089 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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DE52 HAU is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DE52 HAU, 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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DE52 HAU is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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