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RA52 XJN

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

104,096 mi
Last recorded104,096 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 XJN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 104,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 99,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 95,742 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 90,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 85,748 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 83,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 77,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 65,941 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear serice brake imbalanced at 35%

Pass 10 Oct 2017 61,513 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 60,195 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 58,944 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 57,831 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 57,830 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 55,939 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 55,939 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 6 Oct 2012 54,197 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 51,977 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2010 49,654 miles

near side washers 1 of 2 jets inop

Fail 31 Oct 2010 49,654 miles

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

near side washers 1 of 2 jets inop

Pass 30 Nov 2009 45,860 miles

handbrake lever needs adjusting for overtravel

Pass 9 Dec 2008 42,031 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 42,029 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 37,215 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 27,946 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 19,940 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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RA52 XJN is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RA52 XJN, 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

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What year was RA52 XJN registered?

RA52 XJN is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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