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RE52 BGF

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,169 mi
Last recorded78,169 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 BGF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 78,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front brake flexi hoses insecure [not fouling any moving components]

slight up and down movement in offside front strut top mount

Fail 15 Sep 2021 78,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front brake flexi hoses insecure [not fouling any moving components]

slight up and down movement in offside front strut top mount

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose tightened all four wheel nuts (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2012 77,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 73,412 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 68,756 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 26 Nov 2010 68,756 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 62,468 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres old and parish

Fail 24 Nov 2009 62,468 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres old and parish

Pass 25 Nov 2008 55,749 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 50,090 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 40,803 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 40,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 28,658 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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RE52 BGF is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RE52 BGF, 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 RE52 BGF registered?

RE52 BGF is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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