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MJ52 HWA

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,210 mi
Last recorded92,210 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 92,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 91,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both sides rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2018 88,375 miles

Front brakes unbalanced, but record a lock on brake test suggest brake inspection asap

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

Fail 13 Oct 2018 88,353 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brakes unbalanced, but record a lock on brake test suggest brake inspection asap

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 78,426 miles

gearknob loose

top and bottom body covers fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2017 78,426 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

gearknob loose

top and bottom body covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2016 74,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe leaking (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 74,245 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe leaking (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 71,937 miles

Nearside Front tyre pressure looks low

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Wiper blade deteriorating

Offside Front headlamp lens deteriorating

coolant level on low mark

steering column UJ corroding

Pass 30 Jun 2014 69,829 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 69,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 68,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level low

front brake discs rusty

Fail 2 Jul 2013 68,906 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level low

front brake discs rusty

Fail 17 Jul 2012 68,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 68,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2011 63,869 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 61,173 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 57,992 miles

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

o/s wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2008 50,923 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 41,348 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 41,348 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

both front discs corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2006 37,681 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 HWA is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HWA, 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 HWA is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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