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HF52 DXE

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,757 mi
Last recorded151,757 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 DXE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 151,757 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front shock absorber dust covers split and adrift

general corrosion to all steering/suspension/brake components

o/s rear parking brake effort slightly low

Fail 20 Jul 2026 151,755 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front shock absorber dust covers split and adrift

general corrosion to all steering/suspension/brake components

Pass 7 Jul 2025 151,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 148,189 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 148,189 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 141,972 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 141,592 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 141,543 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 141,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 140,587 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Nearside Rear lower quarter panels corroded and holed,bolt on panel not a prescribed area

Offside Rear lower quarter panels corroded and holed,bolt on panel not a prescribed area

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 140,579 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Rear outer sill damaged

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 134,718 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 134,718 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 130,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin just coming on to wear indicator (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear low effort to n/s/r when handbrake applied.

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

Offside Rear tyre starting perishing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 130,488 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin just coming on to wear indicator (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear low effort to n/s/r when handbrake applied.

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

Offside Rear tyre starting perishing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 126,538 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges of tread. N/S/R tyre wearing heavily on inner edges of tread.

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both (4.1.D.1e)

N/S parking brake effort lower than O/S (Recommend further investigation soon)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Benefit of doubt given (3.1.6b)

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

Small chips in windscreen. Both rear sill areas damaged.

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 120,528 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 110,095 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 98,867 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2012 98,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 87,210 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 72,119 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 55,292 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 49,907 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 43,619 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

punture o/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2006 36,055 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 27,393 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 26,583 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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HF52 DXE is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HF52 DXE, 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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HF52 DXE is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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