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EA52 XPT

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

133,939 mi
Last recorded133,939 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA52 XPT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 133,939 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 133,817 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 133,814 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 133,806 miles

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

underbody rusting

Pass 27 Sep 2018 128,611 miles

handbrake travel

underbody rusting

Pass 26 Sep 2017 119,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 108,501 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 3 Oct 2016 108,484 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 6 Jan 2016 100,078 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 22 Jan 2015 92,904 miles

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 87,742 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 41,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 82,913 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 82,913 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 76,140 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 20 Jan 2011 66,401 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 51,365 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 63,713 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 63,172 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)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 59,988 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 59,932 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 55,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2006 45,743 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 34,435 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 34,245 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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EA52 XPT is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EA52 XPT, 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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What year was EA52 XPT registered?

EA52 XPT is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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