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MV52 LJZ

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,407 mi
Last recorded81,407 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 LJZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 81,407 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 81,397 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 81,317 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 81,146 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 80,986 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 80,817 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 80,517 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 79,830 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 79,830 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 78,929 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 77,742 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 76,477 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 75,478 miles

cover fitted under front bonnet

front offside and nearside shock absorber strut dust gaiters perished and split

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2015 73,939 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover fitted under front bonnet

front offside and nearside shock absorber strut dust gaiters perished and split

Pass 5 Jun 2014 71,843 miles

colour o/s/r indicator

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres perishing

Pass 28 May 2013 68,550 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 68,550 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 61,870 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 59,347 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2012 59,347 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 52,278 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 45,111 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 37,869 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 28,455 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 23,633 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 23,286 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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MV52 LJZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MV52 LJZ, 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

How do I check the history of MV52 LJZ?

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What year was MV52 LJZ registered?

MV52 LJZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is MV52 LJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV52 LJZ shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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