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HN52 FCC

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,638 mi
Last recorded76,638 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 76,638 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 76,249 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 76,249 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 75,913 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear handbrake low effort

Pass 4 Aug 2022 75,471 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake reading low

engine slightly smokey

Pass 19 Aug 2021 74,684 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 73,861 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 72,577 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 71,802 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 71,787 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 71,759 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 71,364 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 68,963 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 68,963 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2015 63,227 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 57,127 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 52,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Apr 2013 52,180 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Apr 2012 43,422 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2012 43,422 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

offside rear caliper lower slider/retainer not fitted correctly

Pass 30 Apr 2011 36,581 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 36,581 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 30,096 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 30,096 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)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 28,730 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 24,549 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 23,822 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

engine missfire,engine management light on

handbrake travel,recommend attention

nsf tyre wall damaged

os headlamp aim on lowest limit acceptable

Pass 1 May 2008 23,822 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

engine missfire,engine management light on

handbrake travel,recommend attention

nsf tyre wall damaged

os headlamp aim on lowest limit acceptable

Pass 21 Jun 2007 20,974 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 20,974 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 16,835 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 12,379 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 FCC is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HN52 FCC, 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 HN52 FCC registered?

HN52 FCC is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is HN52 FCC safe to buy?

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