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RE52 BKV

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,791 mi
Last recorded111,791 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 111,791 miles

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

Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Both at rack joints (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sill damaged

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sill damaged

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 111,791 miles

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

Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Both at rack joints (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sill damaged

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sill damaged

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 108,977 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 106,045 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 106,045 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 105,304 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 105,301 miles

Eml light on

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 104,940 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

engine light staying on

Pass 13 Dec 2016 103,997 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 102,253 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 102,253 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 94,622 miles

engine management light on

Fail 27 May 2014 94,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 17 May 2013 88,047 miles

both rear brake discs have surface pitting and corrosion.

front brake discs have surface pitting and corrosion on surfaces.

Fail 23 Apr 2013 88,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs heavily surface corroded and pitted.

both front coil springs heavily corroded.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 81,534 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 81,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 65,168 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 61,796 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 50,760 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 37,161 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 BKV is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue 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 RE52 BKV, 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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RE52 BKV is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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