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OU52 PKJ

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,727 mi
Last recorded96,727 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 PKJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 96,727 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 95,638 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 93,006 miles

Front anti-roll bar links worn on rubber

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 93,002 miles

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

Front anti-roll bar links worn on rubber

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 90,589 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Front coil spring corroded - both sides

Rear anti-roll bar corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 May 2018 90,583 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Front coil spring corroded - both sides

Rear anti-roll bar corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 88,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine manegment light on

Fail 24 Nov 2016 88,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high slightly high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high slightly high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine manegment light on

Pass 29 Oct 2015 84,100 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 84,077 miles

Engine management light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 81,836 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 79,623 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 79,623 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 77,070 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 73,054 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 69,195 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 64,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine warning light is on

Pass 31 Oct 2008 64,333 miles

engine warning light is on

Pass 3 Sep 2007 54,533 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 50,062 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 49,730 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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OU52 PKJ is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OU52 PKJ, 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 OU52 PKJ registered?

OU52 PKJ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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