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GX52 VLP

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

90,682 mi
Last recorded90,682 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 VLP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 90,682 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2026 90,682 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding caliper sticking (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 89,453 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 88,982 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 88,237 miles

both rear struts have light misting of oil

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 24 Jun 2022 87,586 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 87,229 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 86,981 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 86,512 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 85,428 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 84,926 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 76,428 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 75,962 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 75,895 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 74,197 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 74,133 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 70,664 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 68,504 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 66,456 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 62,455 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 55,057 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 48,841 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 48,840 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 40,656 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 32,621 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 VLP is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 VLP, 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 VLP registered?

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

Is GX52 VLP safe to buy?

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