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KR52 ZPW

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,104 mi
Last recorded118,104 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 ZPW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 118,104 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 117,651 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 117,423 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 117,423 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 112,536 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 112,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 104,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 97,127 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 97,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 92,276 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 92,273 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 86,155 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 79,986 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 74,152 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 65,261 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 57,349 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 57,271 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 50,003 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 42,063 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 37,778 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 30,792 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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KR52 ZPW is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KR52 ZPW, 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 KR52 ZPW registered?

KR52 ZPW is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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