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LS52 OUU

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,714 mi
Last recorded90,714 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 OUU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 90,714 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 90,714 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 86,938 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 10 Apr 2019 84,150 miles

Coolant level low

Fail 9 Apr 2019 84,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner face heavy pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner face heavy scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner face heavy pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low

Pass 17 Apr 2018 79,017 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 79,013 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)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 67,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 60,956 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 57,128 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 49,928 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 49,926 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 40,625 miles

hand brake travel

o/s/r tyre splitting

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 17 Apr 2013 40,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

E.M.L. light on

hand brake travel

o/s/r tyre splitting

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 14 Apr 2012 34,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 34,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 30,325 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 26,337 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 22,273 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 17,739 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 16,528 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 15,017 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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LS52 OUU is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LS52 OUU, 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 LS52 OUU registered?

LS52 OUU is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 November 2002.

Is LS52 OUU safe to buy?

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