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RF52 NXT

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,300 mi
Last recorded100,300 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 NXT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 100,300 miles

Vehicle underside coated heavily in underseal not allowing full inspection.

Pass 16 Apr 2025 99,449 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

all suspension components corroded and heavily under sealed

under body heavily corroded and under sealed

Fail 15 Apr 2025 99,448 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

all suspension components corroded and heavily under sealed

under body heavily corroded and under sealed

Pass 9 Apr 2024 98,102 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

all suspension components corroded and heavily under sealed in parts

under body corroded and heavily under sealed in parts

Fail 9 Apr 2024 98,102 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

all suspension components corroded and heavily under sealed in parts

under body corroded and heavily under sealed in parts

Pass 19 Apr 2023 96,917 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 96,916 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 95,541 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 95,541 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 93,062 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 93,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 92,214 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 92,214 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 90,791 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 85,272 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 85,248 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine

Pass 4 Mar 2017 83,262 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 81,760 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 79,917 miles

chips in screen

front coil springs corroded

improperly spaced number plates in boot

lots of handbrake travel

Pass 5 Mar 2014 76,320 miles

improperly formed number plates in boot

nearside front spring corroded

offside handbrake low effort

Pass 2 Apr 2013 72,712 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 64,186 miles

o/s/rear handbrake lower on effort

rear tyres close to legal limit & o/s/rear has slight inner sidwall damage

slight handbrake tavel

Pass 2 Jun 2011 58,788 miles

Rear 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 brake calipers slightly sized

n/s rear brake caliper stiff brakes binding slightly

n/s rear tyre wall slightly damaged

Pass 7 May 2010 55,728 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 53,809 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 53,809 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2008 49,327 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 45,412 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 45,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 31,790 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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RF52 NXT is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RF52 NXT, 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 NXT registered?

RF52 NXT is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 23 November 2002.

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