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MC52 SYV

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,705 mi
Last recorded82,705 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC52 SYV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2025 82,705 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 80,870 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 78,891 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 74,287 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 74,287 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 73,560 miles

Coolant leak

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 72,238 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 72,231 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2019 71,247 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 71,247 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2018 70,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 68,095 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 65,699 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 65,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 58,764 miles

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

o/s park brake performance slightly low

Fail 11 Apr 2016 58,764 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

o/s park brake performance slightly low

Pass 3 Apr 2015 51,889 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight brake drag n/s/r

Pass 28 Mar 2014 47,913 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 33,077 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 25,722 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 20,121 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 20,121 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2009 13,672 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 13,158 miles

surface corrosion o/s/f disc inner surface

Pass 15 Oct 2007 11,709 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 9,517 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 7,094 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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MC52 SYV is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MC52 SYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MC52 SYV registered?

MC52 SYV is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 3 October 2002.

Is MC52 SYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC52 SYV shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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