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MJ52 HVT

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,221 mi
Last recorded84,221 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 84,221 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 84,221 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 83,609 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 67,601 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 67,601 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 66,114 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 62,959 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 58,813 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 52,965 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 51,121 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 48,501 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 48,501 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 46,762 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 45,330 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 41,176 miles

n/s/r tyre uneven wear ok at time of test

Fail 31 Aug 2006 41,175 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

covers fitted around master cylinder tested as presented

damage to n/s/r bumper and door vehicle has been previously repaired

engine covers and underbody guards fitted tested as presented

minor chips to windscreen

minor damage to alloys

minor lift to both front bottom ball joints ok at time of test

Pass 11 Oct 2005 25,805 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

wipers split

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 HVT is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HVT, 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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What year was MJ52 HVT registered?

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

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