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HF52 NVC

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,122 mi
Last recorded115,122 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 NVC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 115,122 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

all discs poor condition

general corrosion to underbody

Pass 17 Jun 2019 106,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear windscreen damaged

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 17 May 2019 106,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front some corrosion to suspension components & slight corrosion to mounting prescribed areas

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

PAS pipes corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to rear chassis legs

Pass 27 Apr 2018 103,518 miles

o/s/r wheel binding

Fail 27 Apr 2018 103,518 miles

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

o/s/r wheel binding

Fail 12 Apr 2018 102,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 91,998 miles

covers fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2017 91,286 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 79,949 miles

covers fitted

front brake discs inner faces rusted and scored

Fail 1 Mar 2016 79,947 miles

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

covers fitted

front brake discs inner faces rusted and scored

Pass 19 Jan 2015 75,237 miles

chassis brace rear mounting bolt snapped

Pass 20 Jan 2014 67,962 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 67,931 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 60,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside front shock absorber gaiter split

nearside headlamp slightly condensated (aim not affected)

offside front shock absorber gaiter split

Pass 12 Jan 2012 54,151 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 54,147 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 49,358 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 44,699 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 38,497 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 38,497 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 30,000 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 24,209 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 NVC is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NVC, 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 HF52 NVC registered?

HF52 NVC is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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