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LK52 AXM

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,922 mi
Last recorded104,922 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK52 AXM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 104,922 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 102,439 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 102,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 102,417 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 95,923 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 95,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 89,732 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)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 83,314 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 83,312 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake bind (3.5.1k)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 76,909 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 65,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 65,401 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 57,386 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 57,178 miles

Nearside Front 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 4 Sep 2010 51,435 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

near side front tyre perished on side wall

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

vechile has covers fitted so unable to see some testable items

Pass 5 Sep 2009 48,103 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 48,056 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2008 45,617 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 44,176 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is slightly perished

Fail 31 Aug 2007 44,176 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre is slightly perished

Pass 30 Aug 2006 39,783 miles

front inner pads look low but are difficult too see

nearside rear tyre low on tread

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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LK52 AXM 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 71.4%.

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 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 LK52 AXM, 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 LK52 AXM registered?

LK52 AXM is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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