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LK52 VAH

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

227,595 mi
Last recorded227,595 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK52 VAH
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 227,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 227,595 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 214,606 miles

Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Rear suspension parts corroded and handbrake juts met the brake limit

all coil springs and anti roll bars corroded.

Fail 21 Nov 2016 214,569 miles

Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all coil springs and anti roll bars corroded.

Pass 11 Nov 2015 204,814 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all coil springs and anti roll bars corroded.

Pass 8 Nov 2014 22,392 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 22,392 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 190,001 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 190,001 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 181,410 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has a slight lump inner wall.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 168,225 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 158,111 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2010 158,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2010 158,030 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on PAS pipes

Pass 10 Nov 2009 141,049 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 108,784 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 87,739 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 74,372 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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LK52 VAH is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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