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DY52 VMR

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

79,439 mi
Last recorded79,439 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 VMR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 79,439 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 73,620 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 May 2025 73,586 miles

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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2024 65,904 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 63,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 62,326 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 59,908 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 55,765 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 47,899 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 41,568 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 34,100 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 30,748 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 27,973 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge slightly

pitting to front brake discs

slight handbrake travel

Pass 8 Mar 2010 24,777 miles

slight handbrake travel

Pass 10 Mar 2009 21,910 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 19,880 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 17,617 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 13,397 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 11,492 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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DY52 VMR is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 DY52 VMR, 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 DY52 VMR registered?

DY52 VMR is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 24 October 2002.

Is DY52 VMR safe to buy?

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