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GX52 VGV

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,770 mi
Last recorded106,770 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 106,770 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 106,769 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 93,526 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 90,015 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 90,005 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 89,995 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 89,985 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 87,117 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 86,123 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)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 86,100 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 82,988 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 81,510 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 80,262 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 79,096 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 78,079 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 72,999 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front damper gaiters split

front springs corroding at top

osf tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged/perished

Pass 3 Aug 2010 65,102 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 55,118 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 55,110 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 46,066 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 37,334 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 29,455 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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GX52 VGV is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GX52 VGV, 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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What year was GX52 VGV registered?

GX52 VGV is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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