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MJ52 FTT

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests32 (23 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71.9%

Mileage

64,764 mi
Last recorded64,764 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 FTT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

23 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 64,764 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 61,590 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 57,745 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 54,911 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 52,156 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 52,151 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 49,171 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 47,202 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 46,905 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 45,398 miles

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))

Fail 25 May 2018 45,397 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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 21 Jul 2017 44,975 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 52,876 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 44,653 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 43,978 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 43,978 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 41,416 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 39,648 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

f/r/suspension slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 37,376 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 37,376 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 37,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2011 35,819 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in the tread

O/s washer jet only half works

Fail 22 Apr 2010 34,590 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 34,590 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 31,915 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 28,919 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 28,919 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2007 26,088 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 26,002 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2006 23,021 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 22,047 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 22,021 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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MJ52 FTT is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.

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 MJ52 FTT, 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 MJ52 FTT registered?

MJ52 FTT is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is MJ52 FTT safe to buy?

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