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FX52 SPU

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,846 mi
Last recorded100,846 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 SPU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 100,846 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills, backing sills, inner arches, floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake travel high, would recommend adjustment

small chip in front windscreen

Pass 6 Jul 2019 100,047 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake travel high, recommend adjustment

Pass 6 Jul 2018 91,748 miles

parking brake travel high

Pass 13 Mar 2017 82,877 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 69,428 miles

headlamp glasses in poor condition

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

small cut in nsfn tyre sidewall

Pass 22 May 2015 66,633 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 65,706 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 65,706 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 63,784 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 60,424 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 60,424 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 55,773 miles

little movement on n/s handbrake lever at caliper

Fail 8 Jan 2011 55,733 miles

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

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

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

little movement on n/s handbrake lever at caliper

Pass 16 Jan 2010 47,381 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 37,967 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 33,191 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 25,500 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 16,985 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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FX52 SPU is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FX52 SPU, 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 FX52 SPU?

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What year was FX52 SPU registered?

FX52 SPU is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 10 September 2002.

Is FX52 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX52 SPU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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