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MW52 YSJ

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,217 mi
Last recorded91,217 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 YSJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 91,217 miles

parking brake requirement only just met

Fail 23 Nov 2018 91,217 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake requirement only just met

Pass 6 Dec 2017 85,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

offside rear driveshaft boot deteriorated

Fail 4 Dec 2017 85,689 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

offside rear driveshaft boot deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2016 81,284 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 81,283 miles

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings axel (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 81,277 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/body (6.1.B.2)

parking brake 16% efficiency

Pass 21 Nov 2015 74,404 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2014 68,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 61,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 56,639 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 52,178 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 50,620 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 44,691 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 38,798 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 33,153 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 33,098 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 26,847 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 20,553 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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MW52 YSJ is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MW52 YSJ, 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 MW52 YSJ registered?

MW52 YSJ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 13 November 2002.

Is MW52 YSJ safe to buy?

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