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GN52 CDE

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,253 mi
Last recorded90,253 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 CDE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 90,253 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 89,910 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 89,301 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 88,992 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 88,555 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 88,091 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 87,800 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 86,978 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 86,836 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 85,479 miles

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

handbrake poor

Fail 24 Jun 2016 85,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

handbrake poor

Pass 5 May 2015 77,500 miles

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)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 77,156 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 25 Feb 2014 66,695 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 66,695 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 58,792 miles

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

front brake discs worn

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Feb 2013 58,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake discs worn

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2012 46,521 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 46,286 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 36,006 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 34,031 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 31,236 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 28,252 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 28,245 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 24,632 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 61,817 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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GN52 CDE is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GN52 CDE, 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

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What year was GN52 CDE registered?

GN52 CDE is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is GN52 CDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 CDE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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