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RL51 HXD

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

51,804 mi
Last recorded51,804 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 HXD
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 51,804 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 51,554 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 51,216 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 50,834 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 50,219 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 49,921 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 49,748 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 49,088 miles

Offside Front tyre balding inner edge

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))

battery terminals loose

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 12 Dec 2018 49,088 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre balding inner edge

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))

battery terminals loose

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Dec 2017 48,437 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre balding inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring various items

Pass 17 Dec 2016 47,630 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 28 Dec 2015 46,882 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 46,233 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 45,097 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 43,595 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 42,109 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 40,747 miles

handbrake travel requires attention

rear pads getting low

Pass 19 Jan 2010 39,599 miles

handbrake lever travel high, near side rear tyre near limit, off side rear tyre on limit.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 36,614 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 32,043 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 50,898 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 27,730 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 22,767 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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RL51 HXD is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 RL51 HXD, 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 RL51 HXD registered?

RL51 HXD is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is RL51 HXD safe to buy?

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