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GX52 EHJ

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

105,344 mi
Last recorded105,344 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 EHJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 105,344 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 104,625 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 104,417 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes on ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion to all suspension/steering/subframes

Pass 2 Sep 2022 102,954 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all ends (1.1.11 (c))

Central mirror missing

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

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pas pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

all suspension components arm,shocks,hubs etc corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2022 102,954 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all ends (1.1.11 (c))

Central mirror missing

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

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pas pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

all suspension components arm,shocks,hubs etc corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2022 102,948 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Central mirror missing

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

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

Nearside 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 101,415 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly lagging on application

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine management light illuminated

parking brake performance low at 18%

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 May 2018 89,309 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

full under tray fitted

Fail 11 May 2018 89,309 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

full under tray fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2018 89,259 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly perished (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly perished (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

full undertrays fitted

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 30 Mar 2017 79,390 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

interior mirror missing

Fail 30 Mar 2017 79,390 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

drivers sunvisor insecure

interior mirror missing

Pass 29 Mar 2016 75,308 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 75,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 74,000 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 74,000 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 71,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 62,195 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 59,983 miles

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

all brake discs have slight corrosion

front brake pads over half worn

Pass 5 Jan 2011 57,090 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 48,463 miles

battery loose

damage to n/s front tyre outer sidewall

different size tyres front to rear

number plates delaminating

o/s rear tyre perished and cracked

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

rear discs slightly scored

rear pads low

Fail 14 Dec 2009 48,463 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery loose

damage to n/s front tyre outer sidewall

different size tyres front to rear

number plates delaminating

o/s rear tyre perished and cracked

o/s rear tyre worn on inside edge

rear discs slightly scored

rear pads low

Pass 14 Jan 2009 41,622 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 35,333 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 29,328 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 19,449 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 19,449 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2006 19,255 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on inner edges

lon handbrake travel

nearside front tyre has nail in tread

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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GX52 EHJ is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 GX52 EHJ, 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.

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GX52 EHJ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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