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LK52 WXT

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,409 mi
Last recorded121,409 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 121,409 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 116,151 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 114,346 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S inner faces badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 114,341 miles

Headlamp aim too high N/S and O/S (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S inner faces badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S - Outer tread cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 112,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 110,704 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 110,703 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 109,390 miles

Underside of vehicle and components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2019 102,523 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 101,568 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 98,124 miles

o/s front brake discs worn/rusty

slight exhaust blow

steering knuckle rusty

Fail 12 Oct 2016 98,122 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s front brake discs worn/rusty

slight exhaust blow

steering knuckle rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2015 90,554 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 90,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 84,888 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014

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

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 75,792 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 75,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 69,008 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 69,008 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 63,043 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 63,043 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 58,061 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 57,934 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 52,090 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 46,150 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 82,319 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 32,014 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 26,480 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 26,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 WXT is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 WXT, 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 WXT registered?

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

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