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GF52 WJA

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,812 mi
Last recorded37,812 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 WJA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 37,812 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 37,424 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 36,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 36,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 34,599 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 32,986 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 31,126 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 27,793 miles

all 4 tyres are perishing

Pass 19 Apr 2018 25,337 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 23,626 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 23,626 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 22,074 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 20,959 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 19,637 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 18,080 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 16,878 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 15,609 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 14,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 12,899 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 11,849 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 10,911 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 10,470 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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GF52 WJA is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GF52 WJA, 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 GF52 WJA?

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What year was GF52 WJA registered?

GF52 WJA is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is GF52 WJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF52 WJA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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