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MJ52 HOR

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

16,614 mi
Last recorded16,614 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 16,614 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 16,332 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 16,331 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 16,090 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 16,085 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected damaged (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 15,097 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 14,359 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 13,045 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 10,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2017 9,588 miles

corrosion forming on suspension

Pass 1 Nov 2016 9,324 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 31 Oct 2016 9,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 3 Nov 2015 9,254 miles

all tyre walls starting to crack and perish

full under bonnet cover fitted obscuring all under bonnet area

Pass 27 Oct 2014 9,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 9,154 miles

offside front tyre outer wall starting to split and perish

Pass 30 Oct 2012 8,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Oct 2011 8,010 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 7,568 miles

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2009 6,852 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 6,347 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 5,243 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 4,682 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 3,369 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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MJ52 HOR is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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

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