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HV52 WYJ

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

80,205 mi
Last recorded80,205 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 WYJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 80,205 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 74,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 73,267 miles

all suspension compontes rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2022 72,992 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 72,724 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 71,587 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 69,796 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 69,205 miles

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

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

shields

Pass 6 Apr 2017 68,447 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 68,447 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 67,927 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 68,120 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 61,185 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 61,185 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 54,793 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 52,582 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 49,502 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 45,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 45,746 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 42,586 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 39,433 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 36,476 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HV52 WYJ is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HV52 WYJ, 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 HV52 WYJ registered?

HV52 WYJ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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