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MJ52 HVO

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,399 mi
Last recorded63,399 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 HVO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 63,399 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

suspension and underside of vehicle corroded

unable to turn off alarm

Pass 6 Nov 2024 63,395 miles

all suspension,steering and brake components corroded..headlamo images poor..

Fail 25 Jul 2024 63,387 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

headlamp images poor...corossion to underside of vehicle,suspension components,brake components,steering components.subframes.

Pass 14 Oct 2022 62,233 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 62,227 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 58,749 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 58,720 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 56,188 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 55,382 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 43,162 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 40,707 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4 tyres perished and cracking

Pass 28 Oct 2016 39,330 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded all 4 slight corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

damage to osr

rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2015 36,982 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 36,982 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 34,819 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 32,129 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 28,760 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 26,030 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 23,270 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 20,928 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 20,917 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 18,392 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 15,850 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 13,046 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 9,798 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 HVO is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HVO, 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 HVO registered?

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

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