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GU52 SXV

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,119 mi
Last recorded74,119 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 74,119 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fading (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 70,407 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

free play in steering rack

handbrake performance low

washers poor

Fail 13 Nov 2018 70,407 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

free play in steering rack

handbrake performance low

washers poor

Pass 29 Sep 2017 67,996 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

engine light on

free play in steering rack

headlamp lenses fading

long handbrake travel and low performance

Fail 29 Sep 2017 67,996 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

both rear tyres low on tread

engine light on

free play in steering rack

headlamp lenses fading

long handbrake travel and low performance

Pass 29 Sep 2016 66,090 miles

free play in steering rack

headlamp lenses fading

Pass 28 Sep 2015 63,020 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 59,745 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 51,550 miles

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

both front tyres worn

slight play in n/s/f rack

Fail 5 Oct 2013 51,522 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 44,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front inner brake discs badly corroded

n/s/f track rod end ball joint worn slightly

Fail 22 Oct 2012 44,095 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front inner brake discs badly corroded

n/s/f track rod end ball joint worn slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2011 34,699 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 27,699 miles

fuel tank damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2010 27,694 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)

deep cuts to offside front tyre

fuel tank damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2009 24,529 miles

damage to fuel tank

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

play in offside front suspension lower arm front bush

Fail 21 Nov 2009 24,529 miles

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

damage to fuel tank

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

play in offside front suspension lower arm front bush

Pass 10 Dec 2008 20,809 miles

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

both front tyres wearing severly inside edges

Pass 29 Oct 2007 19,308 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 17,785 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 16,446 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 SXV is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GU52 SXV, 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 SXV registered?

GU52 SXV is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is GU52 SXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU52 SXV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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