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FN52 ZVR

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

67,318 mi
Last recorded67,318 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 ZVR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 67,318 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 66,980 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 66,980 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 66,980 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation cable siezed /caliper arm further investigation needed (1.1.15 (d))

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

Front engine warning light on dash unknown

Pass 25 Oct 2018 66,051 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 64,758 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 63,848 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 63,848 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 63,002 miles

Nearside Front play from steering rack

Nearside Front play on wheel bearing

Rear ADVISE heat shields around exhaust lose

Fail 26 Oct 2015 63,002 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front play from steering rack

Nearside Front play on wheel bearing

Rear ADVISE heat shields around exhaust lose

Pass 22 Oct 2014 62,047 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 61,311 miles

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

exhaust heatsheild around exhaust neck broken

Pass 25 Oct 2012 60,144 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 58,256 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

auxillary drive belt cracked & split

clutch creaking

front brake discs coroded, worn & lipped

front shocker gaitors split

front tyres over 5 yrs old

rear brake discs badly coroded

Pass 20 Oct 2010 56,415 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 54,034 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 50,857 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 50,857 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 43,382 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 43,382 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Oct 2006 36,370 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 36,370 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 ZVR is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black 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 FN52 ZVR, 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 FN52 ZVR registered?

FN52 ZVR is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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