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MJ52 OWH

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,281 mi
Last recorded85,281 miles
Recorded on3 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2021 85,281 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 85,171 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 84,171 miles

Keep eye on all tyre tread depths

Pass 15 Jun 2015 82,697 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 80,390 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 76,930 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 76,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 68,830 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 61,376 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 61,376 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 55,118 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 52,661 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2009

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 42,361 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

handbrake lever has slight travel

Pass 8 Aug 2008 42,361 miles

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

handbrake lever has slight travel

Pass 31 Jul 2007 34,864 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 33,656 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 33,656 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OWH is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OWH, 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 OWH registered?

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

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