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LN52 GDO

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,629 mi
Last recorded112,629 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN52 GDO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 112,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 112,629 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2023 112,289 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 May 2023 112,289 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 108,079 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 105,060 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 105,060 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 95,823 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 95,823 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2014 95,557 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear bumper and bootlid slightly damaged yet secure

Fail 19 Aug 2014 95,557 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear bumper and bootlid slightly damaged yet secure

Pass 6 Aug 2013 84,067 miles

all discs are corroded

offside rear tyre has perishing cracks

rear brake pads are getting low

Fail 5 Aug 2013 84,067 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all discs are corroded

offside rear tyre has perishing cracks

rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 23 Aug 2012 81,836 miles

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

offside rear tyte perished

Pass 10 Aug 2011 78,233 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 71,575 miles

Front shock absorber gators split

Nearside front tyre tread perished

Rear pads worn

Fail 21 Jul 2010 71,575 miles

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

Front shock absorber gators split

Nearside front tyre tread perished

Rear pads worn

Pass 14 Aug 2009 64,343 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 60,910 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 57,251 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 51,449 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 51,013 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 51,013 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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LN52 GDO is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 LN52 GDO, 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 LN52 GDO registered?

LN52 GDO is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is LN52 GDO safe to buy?

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