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NL52 EPP

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

81,043 mi
Last recorded81,043 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 EPP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 81,043 miles

Corrosion to underside, steering, suspension and braking components

Pass 27 May 2025 79,050 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

General Corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 78,522 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2023 78,305 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components corroded front and rear but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both headlamps deteriated,patern just met.

Pass 28 Apr 2022 78,008 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 78,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 May 2021 77,603 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various steering/suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 29 Jan 2021 77,522 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 76,991 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 76,054 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 74,349 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 74,349 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 71,746 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 67,567 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 63,695 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 60,728 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 59,406 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 56,297 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 56,297 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 50,211 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 39,688 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 32,662 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 24,305 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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NL52 EPP is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NL52 EPP, 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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NL52 EPP is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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