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FD52 OXS

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

145,410 mi
Last recorded145,410 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 OXS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 145,410 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 144,896 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 144,896 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Jul 2022 144,835 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 144,776 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 143,940 miles

Drivers seat sports seat bolted in one position

No sun visors fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2018 143,940 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drivers seat sports seat bolted in one position

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

No sun visors fitted

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 142,924 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 142,914 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 May 2016 141,922 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 139,776 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 137,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all brake hoses loose and rattling in mounts where they join up with the brake pipes

rear subframe corroded

vehicle modified for track use

Fail 18 Apr 2014 137,939 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all brake hoses loose and rattling in mounts where they join up with the brake pipes

rear subframe corroded

vehicle modified for track use

Pass 26 Jan 2013 126,871 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear brake squeals

unable to assess inner brake pad wear

Pass 4 Feb 2012 113,642 miles

screen washers weak.....

Pass 22 Jan 2011 104,343 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 104,343 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 77,596 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 61,344 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 48,829 miles

Front b/pads lowish.

O/side front disc slightly corroded.

Pass 22 Jan 2007 40,519 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 23,868 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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FD52 OXS is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FD52 OXS, 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 FD52 OXS registered?

FD52 OXS is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 November 2002.

Is FD52 OXS safe to buy?

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