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ML52 JZJ

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,654 mi
Last recorded62,654 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 JZJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 62,654 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 62,654 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 57,787 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 57,787 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 49,341 miles

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

petrol tank damaged

vehicle over heating

Fail 20 Jun 2008 49,341 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

petrol tank damaged

vehicle over heating

Pass 22 Jun 2007 42,768 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 42,764 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

1]abs sensor wire insecure on near side rear, 2]bonnet not closing properly, 3]feul tank heavely dented, 4]near side stabilizer arm gatter leaking, 5]near rear heavy accendental car poorly repaired

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 41,478 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 32,652 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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ML52 JZJ is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ML52 JZJ, 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 ML52 JZJ registered?

ML52 JZJ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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