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HF52 KDZ

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

148,978 mi
Last recorded148,978 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 KDZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 148,978 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL TOO HIGH

Pass 23 Jan 2023 145,495 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 145,488 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 140,025 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 140,816 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure joint (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively caliper union (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Body panel insecure skin (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side on both sides (1.4.1 (a))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 140,096 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect on both sides front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side on both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 131,811 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 125,815 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 119,255 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rears worn down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 119,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps offside and nearside rear (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake excessively binding offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rears worn down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 112,549 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 106,521 miles

Front headlamps required shortly

Front number plate required shortly

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Rear tyre required shortly

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 28 Jul 2016 106,521 miles

Front headlamps required shortly

Front number plate required shortly

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

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

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

Offside Rear tyre required shortly

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Sep 2015 100,773 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 100,773 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 92,841 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 84,160 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 72,115 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 58,674 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 44,809 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 32,522 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 27,395 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 27,370 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 22,731 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

handbrake close to no reserve travel

Pass 5 Sep 2006 20,096 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 KDZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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