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FN52 VXZ

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,479 mi
Last recorded63,479 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 VXZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 63,479 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 63,471 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 63,317 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 63,314 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 63,314 miles

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 63,255 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 63,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 63,202 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 63,202 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 62,946 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 62,316 miles

Both rear wheels slightly binding

Underneath of vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 62,203 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

under body corrosion

Fail 20 Sep 2018 62,203 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

under body corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2017 61,844 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 61,648 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 61,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 61,261 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 57,029 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 56,456 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 56,456 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 53,162 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 53,162 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 50,710 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 45,705 miles

OUT SIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC PITTED

Pass 9 Sep 2009 40,759 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 40,759 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 39,079 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 37,758 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 32,226 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 26,206 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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FN52 VXZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FN52 VXZ, 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 FN52 VXZ registered?

FN52 VXZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is FN52 VXZ safe to buy?

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