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GN52 WDP

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,549 mi
Last recorded92,549 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 WDP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 92,549 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 85,511 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 85,508 miles

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

Central HEAVY CORROSION UNDERNETH

Pass 4 Mar 2024 82,246 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 82,246 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 80,516 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 80,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 77,546 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 77,546 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 74,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 74,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 73,568 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 71,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 71,626 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 68,305 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 68,305 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 63,356 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 61,460 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 59,319 miles

both headlamp lenses in poor condition

Pass 11 Nov 2013 57,178 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 57,178 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 53,678 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 49,841 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 49,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 45,072 miles

Front brake disc inner faces in very poor condition

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Poor reserve travel to park brake lever

Pass 10 Nov 2009 37,347 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 29,218 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 20,673 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 13,834 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 10,646 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 WDP is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GN52 WDP, 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 WDP registered?

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

Is GN52 WDP safe to buy?

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