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FD52 DFL

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

65,899 mi
Last recorded65,899 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 DFL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 65,899 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 62,138 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 58,284 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 55,630 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 53,699 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 52,307 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 52,305 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 51,335 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 49,894 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective rubbers deteriorated n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 47,862 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 45,111 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 45,047 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 42,316 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 42,313 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 39,452 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 36,566 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 29,603 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 28,960 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 28,535 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 27,154 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 27,154 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 24,566 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 22,060 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 19,973 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 15,856 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 15,856 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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FD52 DFL is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FD52 DFL, 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

How do I check the history of FD52 DFL?

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What year was FD52 DFL registered?

FD52 DFL is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 November 2002.

Is FD52 DFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD52 DFL shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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