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MJ52 FTY

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,733 mi
Last recorded82,733 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 FTY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 82,733 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 81,791 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 81,508 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 80,494 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 79,994 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 79,981 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Covers under bonnet compartment

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

parking brake lever close to end of working travel

Pass 12 Apr 2021 78,633 miles

Covers fitted under bonnet compartment obscuring some components

Rubber boots on both front shock absorbers deteriorated

parking brake lever close to end of working travel

Fail 8 Apr 2021 78,619 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Covers fitted under bonnet compartment obscuring some components

Rubber boots on both front shock absorbers deteriorated

parking brake lever close to end of working travel

Pass 3 Jun 2019 77,290 miles

Covers under bonnet compartment obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

dust covers on both front shock absorbers deteriorated

handbrake lever close to end of working travel

Pass 4 Jun 2018 76,237 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

covers under bonnet compartment obscuring some components

rubber dust covers on both front shock absorbers derteriorated

Pass 12 May 2017 75,202 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2016 72,973 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 72,956 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 70,182 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

covers under bonnet compartment

surface cracks on offside front tyre

Fail 1 May 2015 70,081 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

covers fitted under bonnet compartment

surface cracks showing on offside front tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2014 68,215 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

covers under bonnet compartment

surface cracks showing on offside front tyre

Pass 14 May 2013 65,830 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 65,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 58,991 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 58,970 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 49,426 miles

inner sidewall of nearside rear tyre starting to split (no cords visible)

nearside front tyre down to treadwear indicators

screen wash aim on nearside low

slight damage to both front tyre outer sidewalls

Fail 4 Mar 2011 49,407 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

inner sidewall of nearside rear tyre starting to split (no cords visible)

nearside front tyre down to treadwear indicators

screen wash aim on nearside low

slight damage to both front tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 29 May 2010 47,822 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 45,201 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 42,979 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 42,979 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2007 39,860 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Jan 2007 35,684 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 28,864 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 28,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 FTY is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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