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GU52 NLN

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,613 mi
Last recorded42,613 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 NLN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 42,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 41,560 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 40,410 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 38,745 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 36,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 30,083 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 30,083 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 28,974 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Travel on parking brake lever

Pass 5 Apr 2018 28,016 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 27,506 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 26,779 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 25,803 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 24,737 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 21,805 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 20,362 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 19,069 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 19,069 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 16,428 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inside

Pass 23 Feb 2007 12,266 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 9,275 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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GU52 NLN is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NLN, 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 NLN registered?

GU52 NLN is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is GU52 NLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU52 NLN shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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