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DX52 SVV

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

82,699 mi
Last recorded82,699 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 SVV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 82,699 miles

Underbody Corossion

Pass 8 Mar 2025 80,850 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 79,150 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 77,025 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both shockers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 75,314 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 73,008 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 70,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe at silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 26 Mar 2019 68,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 20 Mar 2019 68,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 26 Mar 2018 66,435 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

r/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Mar 2018 66,435 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

r/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Apr 2017 64,454 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 62,381 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel on limit (3.1.6b)

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2015 60,554 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2014 58,470 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlamps showing deterioration

Pass 17 Apr 2013 56,295 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 56,292 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 53,472 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 53,334 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 43,272 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 43,265 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 51,969 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 31,340 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 30,336 miles

long travel handbrake

Pass 18 May 2007 25,954 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 23,127 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 17,846 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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DX52 SVV is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 DX52 SVV, 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 DX52 SVV registered?

DX52 SVV is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is DX52 SVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX52 SVV shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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