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GK52 VNV

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

147,813 mi
Last recorded147,813 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 VNV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 May 2021 147,813 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

EML LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT AND NAIL IN TREAD 205/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2020 139,458 miles

o/s/r park brake effort slightly low

rear sills and chassis slight corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 17 May 2018 131,674 miles

Front Near and Offside position lamps started working after bonnet closed

Front washers weak

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside, front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside front and rear (2.4.A.3)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2016 125,717 miles

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

all Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear

Fail 30 Sep 2016 125,714 miles

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

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

all Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear

Fail 29 Sep 2016 125,711 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

engine light on

Pass 3 Oct 2015 125,360 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 122,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management warning light on

Fail 16 Sep 2014 122,173 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management warning light on

Pass 17 Sep 2013 117,446 miles

engine manegement light on

offside front and nearside front shock absorbers dust cover insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2012 108,032 miles

Alternator belt deteriorating

Engine management light on

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 108,032 miles

Alternator belt deteriorating

Engine management light on

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 96,340 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 96,336 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 86,972 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 78,859 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 71,368 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 56,051 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 38,608 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 38,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLEY OUT OF SHAPE

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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GK52 VNV is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GK52 VNV, 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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GK52 VNV is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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