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DK52 HCJ

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

83,535 mi
Last recorded83,535 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 HCJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 83,535 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 83,402 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 82,845 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2024 82,845 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 82,303 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 81,217 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 80,669 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 6 Apr 2019 79,606 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 78,639 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 77,670 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 76,185 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 76,180 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 75,113 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 75,113 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 73,812 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 73,812 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 71,812 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2011 63,807 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 63,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 81,771 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 81,771 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 44,970 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 37,313 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 30,154 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 30,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 25,626 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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DK52 HCJ 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 73.1%.

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 DK52 HCJ, 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 DK52 HCJ registered?

DK52 HCJ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is DK52 HCJ safe to buy?

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