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MV52 XKM

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,566 mi
Last recorded56,566 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 XKM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 56,566 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 53,556 miles

Front tyres perished.

Rear calipers slightly stiff

Fail 3 Nov 2018 53,553 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake calipers slightly stiff.

Front tyres perished.

Pass 3 Nov 2017 51,644 miles

wiper blades smearing

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

front tyres perished and worn unevenly

slight coolant leak from offside front clamp

Fail 3 Nov 2017 51,644 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

front tyres perished and worn unevenly

slight coolant leak from offside front clamp

wiper blades smearing

Pass 12 Feb 2016 48,187 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres slightly perished

Fail 10 Feb 2016 48,187 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing 2 nuts missing on each front wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 26 Sep 2014 46,122 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 46,087 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 37,978 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 37,978 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2012 37,044 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 37,044 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 34,307 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 32,553 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)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 32,553 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 30,407 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,873 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 26,873 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 23,068 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 23,068 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 20,614 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 19,905 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 15,634 miles

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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 XKM is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 MV52 XKM, 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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MV52 XKM is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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