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MJ52 OWG

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

103,684 mi
Last recorded103,684 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 103,684 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 103,670 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering inoperative empty of fluid (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight cut on outer side wall 6mm (215/40/17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 100,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack to pump pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded rack to pump pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 100,854 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack to pump pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded rack to pump pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 98,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 98,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when dip beam on osf side light flickers (4.2.3 (c))

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction. Vehicle registered before 1st July 2003

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 96,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 95,025 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 93,715 miles

slight play in steering rack detected at steering wheel

Fail 6 Jan 2017 93,708 miles

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

slight play in steering rack detected at steering wheel

Pass 23 Jan 2016 92,125 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 92,121 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sub frame next to exhaust (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 84,237 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 84,237 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 76,106 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 76,106 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 55,463 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 40,278 miles

cut at n/s/r tye side wall

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 OWG is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OWG, 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 OWG registered?

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

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