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GX52 VNW

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,155 mi
Last recorded93,155 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 93,155 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 93,145 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system - rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2017 93,097 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 92,999 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 92,876 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 92,631 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 88,725 miles

front headlamps are hazey

front tyres starting to wear on the inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2012 85,020 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 85,020 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 79,969 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 79,969 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 18 Nov 2009 70,911 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 14 Nov 2008 59,096 miles

front brake discs corroded

minor scratches to bodywork

minor scratches to windscreen

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s/f tyre worn

Fail 12 Nov 2008 59,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs corroded

minor scratches to bodywork

minor scratches to windscreen

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 15 Nov 2007 47,466 miles

body and wheels scratched

both front tyre edges worn to 2mm

front pads low

small chips in screen

travel in hand brake

Pass 15 Nov 2006 36,584 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 36,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/f brake disc corroded and pitted on inner

Pass 15 Nov 2005 24,334 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 24,334 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)

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

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 VNW is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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