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GF52 ZDO

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

110,229 mi
Last recorded110,229 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 ZDO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 110,229 miles

Vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 26 Nov 2024 110,219 miles

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

Body and all suspension components have corrosion

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 109,354 miles

All suspension components are corroded

Body has slight corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 105,576 miles

All suspension components have slight corrosion

Body has slight corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 103,771 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 102,376 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 15 Oct 2019 100,036 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 90,465 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 90,465 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished with deep splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished with deep splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 81,705 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 76,605 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades smearing in use

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 73,108 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre wearing heavily on the inner shoulder

Pass 28 Oct 2014 67,344 miles

exhaust rattle

offside rear brake pad worn

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 29 Oct 2013 66,409 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 62,957 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Nov 2011 60,448 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 60,439 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 56,889 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 56,889 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 52,239 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 48,018 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 44,154 miles

both front discs starting to corrode on inner faces

Pass 26 Oct 2006 38,129 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 ZDO is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ZDO, 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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GF52 ZDO is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 21 November 2002.

Is GF52 ZDO safe to buy?

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