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FG52 EAW

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,697 mi
Last recorded65,697 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 EAW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 65,697 miles

EML on.

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by arm mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner side light not working. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by arm and anti roll bar mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis and inner arch by arm and spring mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside of disc badly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by arm and anti roll bar mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underbody of the vehicle including suspension, sills and chassis shows light to moderate corrosion, advise to monitor.

Fail 18 May 2023 65,697 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned O/S inoperative, N/S working. (4.5.4 (a))

EML on.

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by arm mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inner side light not working. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by arm and anti roll bar mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis and inner arch by arm and spring mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside of disc badly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by arm and anti roll bar mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underbody of the vehicle including suspension, sills and chassis shows light to moderate corrosion, advise to monitor.

Pass 16 May 2022 64,737 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

EML indicates a fault.

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

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle including suspension components show light corrosion, advise to monitor

Fail 12 May 2022 64,669 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working N/S working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45 16 90V XL continental (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45 16 90V XL continental (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

EML indicates a fault.

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

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle including suspension components show light corrosion, advise to monitor

Pass 7 May 2021 62,891 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 62,891 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 59,098 miles

Front bulkhead corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 59,094 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front bulkhead corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 57,515 miles

Both Front Brake Flexi Hose Ferrules Corroded

Corrosion to Various Areas of Underside

Extensive Corrosion to NSR and OSR Inner Floor Pans and Sills

Nearside Front Upper Suspension Coil Spring Corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 56,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 70%. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 56,108 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint May have movement between antiroll bar and linkrod. (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 70%. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 53,122 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

coolant leak

Fail 10 Feb 2016 53,112 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

coolant leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 49,344 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)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 49,340 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 44,793 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 44,793 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 37,550 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 37,547 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 28,108 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 28,108 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)

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

Fail 22 May 2010 26,488 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2010 26,488 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 24,259 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 May 2008 21,677 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 21,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2007 17,738 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 15,699 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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FG52 EAW is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FG52 EAW, 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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FG52 EAW is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 2 October 2002.

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