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RO52 FVC

2002 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

41,038 mi
Last recorded41,038 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 FVC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2025 41,038 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Coil spring corroded both front and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 22 Jul 2024 39,748 miles

Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

headlamp lenses discoloured

Pass 21 Jul 2023 38,252 miles

headlamp lenses discoloured

Pass 20 Jul 2022 37,509 miles

headlamp lenses starting to discolour

Pass 8 Jul 2021 36,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 35,542 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 34,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

headlamp lenses discoloured

Pass 1 Dec 2014 34,712 miles

front pads wearing low

headlamp lenses starting to discolour

wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 2 Dec 2013 32,935 miles

front tyres starting to perish

offside rear tyre nearing limit and perishing

Pass 5 Dec 2012 31,258 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 29,499 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 29,499 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 27,157 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 27,157 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 25,102 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 22,243 miles

advise parking brake lever travel is high.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 19,635 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 19,635 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 17,359 miles

advise o/s/r tyre and both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Nov 2005 15,248 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING UNEVENLY ACROSS WIDTH OF TREAD

Fail 28 Oct 2005 15,132 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING UNEVENLY ACROSS WIDTH OFTREAD .

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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RO52 FVC is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RO52 FVC, 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 RO52 FVC registered?

RO52 FVC is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 16 October 2002.

Is RO52 FVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO52 FVC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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