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ML52 YLZ

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

96,471 mi
Last recorded96,471 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 YLZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 96,471 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 95,955 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 95,508 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 92,522 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 87,225 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 81,742 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 79,312 miles

Engine Management Light Illuminated

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 79,183 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Engine Management Light Illuminated

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 76,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 70,787 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 66,495 miles

sills have plastic covers

Pass 26 Sep 2014 66,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 62,115 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 60,099 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 57,479 miles

INNER FACES OF FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND SCORED

NSF AND OSF TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2010 54,943 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded inside edge

Pass 2 Apr 2009 50,655 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 48,012 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 41,233 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 34,854 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 34,854 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly 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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ML52 YLZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YLZ, 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 ML52 YLZ registered?

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

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