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EJ52 DVO

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,980 mi
Last recorded81,980 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 DVO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 81,980 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 81,980 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 80,339 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 78,826 miles

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

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

all four suspension mounts rusty

brake pipes front to rear

Fail 14 Jun 2017 78,822 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

All brake discs corroded

Front tyres worn uneven

Pass 17 Jun 2015 78,046 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 74,995 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 72,251 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 69,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 65,430 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 54,461 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 52,052 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 52,052 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 48,106 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 42,965 miles

some wear offside rear tyre edge

Pass 9 Nov 2005 36,379 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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EJ52 DVO is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EJ52 DVO, 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 EJ52 DVO registered?

EJ52 DVO is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 November 2002.

Is EJ52 DVO safe to buy?

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