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GU52 NFO

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

123,204 mi
Last recorded123,204 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 NFO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 123,204 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 121,292 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 119,243 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 117,823 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 117,033 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 115,608 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 115,384 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 115,228 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 113,962 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 113,391 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 113,391 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 112,475 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 112,475 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 111,384 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 111,384 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 108,317 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 97,703 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 97,473 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

EML LIGHT ON DASH

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2009 85,442 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Oct 2008 71,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Underbonnet covers fitted.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 71,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Underbonnet covers fitted.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 63,330 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 51,952 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 41,229 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 41,103 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GU52 NFO 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 76%.

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 GU52 NFO, 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 GU52 NFO registered?

GU52 NFO is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is GU52 NFO safe to buy?

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