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HN52 FBJ

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,564 mi
Last recorded97,564 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 FBJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 97,564 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 89,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 82,790 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres near limit

nearside front tyre ON LIMIT and wearing inner edge

offside front tyre nearing tread wear indicator blocks

offside parking brake lazy but operational

offside rear service brake lazy but operational

Pass 1 Nov 2016 75,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 2.5mm / bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front phone holder in screen

both headlight lenses foggy

Fail 1 Nov 2016 75,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 2.5mm / bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front phone holder in screen

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both headlight lenses foggy

Pass 27 Oct 2015 70,120 miles

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

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

damage to n/s/f wing

exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s/r inner cv boot slightly damaged

Fail 27 Oct 2015 70,118 miles

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

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

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

damage to n/s/f wing

exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s/r inner cv boot slightly damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2014 61,129 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 61,125 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 57,819 miles

Bothrear tyres are on legal limit recommend attention

Fail 25 Sep 2013 57,819 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Bothrear tyres are on legal limit recommend attention

Pass 21 Sep 2012 53,617 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 47,381 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 39,089 miles

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

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

front discs pitted

Pass 18 Sep 2009 33,363 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 29,056 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 23,863 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 18,515 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 14,468 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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HN52 FBJ is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HN52 FBJ, 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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HN52 FBJ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 October 2002.

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