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GN52 PBU

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

68,389 mi
Last recorded68,389 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 PBU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 68,389 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2026 68,389 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 67,060 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 65,882 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 65,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional tyre fitted wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional tyre fitted wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 64,222 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 64,182 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 63,870 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 63,616 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 63,236 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 62,762 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 62,311 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 61,539 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 60,945 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 60,297 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 59,541 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 54,808 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 49,613 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 45,696 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 45,696 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 39,827 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 35,526 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 31,069 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 26,848 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 26,848 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 PBU is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 PBU, 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 GN52 PBU?

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What year was GN52 PBU registered?

GN52 PBU is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is GN52 PBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 PBU shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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