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RF52 GYE

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,702 mi
Last recorded81,702 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 GYE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 81,702 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

m.i.l. is activated

reduced braking effort from the offside parking brake

Pass 12 Jan 2021 79,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

m.i.l. is activated

Pass 9 Jul 2019 77,040 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns and os (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns and os (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

engine managment light on

Pass 3 Jul 2018 74,932 miles

Offside door top hinge worn

Rear both tyres perishing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 72,944 miles

Front Both anti roll bar link covers cracking.

Nearside Headlamp faded.

Nearside Lower Ball joint cover cracking.

Offside Rear Brake starting to bind.

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 72,944 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Both anti roll bar link covers cracking.

Nearside Headlamp faded.

Nearside Lower Ball joint cover cracking.

Offside Rear Brake starting to bind.

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 72,372 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake slight bind

battery cable tied in position

steering column and uj slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2015 72,353 miles

Front brake discs very rusty.

N/s/f anti roll bar link cover cracking.

Pass 18 Feb 2014 69,189 miles

N/S/F tyre is bald on inner edge

Fail 15 Feb 2014 69,189 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/S/F tyre is bald on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2013 68,334 miles

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

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2012 67,807 miles

Front brake discs rusty.

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 65,449 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Off side rear parking brake effort low

Off side rear wheel slightly binding

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 60,152 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges will need replacing soon

long hand brake travel

Pass 27 Sep 2008 50,536 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 50,473 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 45,899 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 35,990 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 35,990 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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RF52 GYE is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 RF52 GYE, 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 RF52 GYE registered?

RF52 GYE is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 20 November 2002.

Is RF52 GYE safe to buy?

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