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ML52 YLR

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

105,048 mi
Last recorded105,048 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 YLR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 105,048 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 105,043 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 100,037 miles

Front chassis rails corroding slightly

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 98,518 miles

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 25 May 2023 87,255 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 83,468 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 79,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 77,703 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 75,795 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 75,791 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 73,008 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 70,677 miles

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 68,857 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened under side (3.6.A.2b)

Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 18 Mar 2015 66,409 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 64,420 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2014 64,420 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 62,001 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 59,045 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 54,759 miles

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

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

brake discs poor/ lower arms bushes cracking/ hand brake travel high

Pass 3 May 2011 54,759 miles

brake discs poor/ lower arms bushes cracking/ hand brake travel high

Pass 20 Aug 2010 52,953 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 41,902 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 26,944 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 19,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 17,459 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 17,459 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 8,646 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 7,103 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 YLR is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 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 ML52 YLR, 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 YLR registered?

ML52 YLR is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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