MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,783 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Drop link corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower arm rear mounting area corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear traction arm mounting area corroded, inner and outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Drop link corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti-roll bar "D" Bushing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower arm rear mounting area corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bushing has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear traction arm mounting area corroded, inner and outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL Rear subframe mounting areas are corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both front suspension arms have corrosion
both headlamps lens starting to deteriorate, need cleaning
front no. plate damaged
signs of leakage at power steering pipes
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength at rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both front suspension arms have corrosion
both headlamps lens starting to deteriorate, need cleaning
front no. plate damaged
signs of leakage at power steering pipes
all brake discs have corrosion
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side walls have cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side walls have cracking (5.2.3 (e))
all brake discs have corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald, step tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald, step tyre (5.2.3 (e))
front no. plate damaged
under side of vehicle covered in underseal
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement calliper (1.1.15 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald, step tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald, step tyre (5.2.3 (e))
front no. plate damaged
under side of vehicle covered in underseal
both headlamp lens starting to deteriorate
inner edge of both rear tyres worn
n/s/r tyre side wall cracking
o/s/r tyre tread cracking
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
both headlamp lens starting to deteriorate
inner edge of both rear tyres worn
n/s/r tyre side wall cracking
o/s/r tyre tread cracking
All brake pipes grease coated
Both front headlamp lenses becoming opaque; not effecting the beam pattern
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner circumferences
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components
Under trays fitted obscuring examinable components
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
rear discs corroded
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs corroded
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
osr tyre has nail in
How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?
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ML52 YLX is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 YLX, 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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ML52 YLX is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 October 2002.
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