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RV52 AWH

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,824 mi
Last recorded61,824 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 AWH
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 61,824 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 56,979 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 56,845 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 24 May 2024 56,838 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 26 May 2023 56,718 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 25 May 2023 56,718 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 18 May 2022 56,500 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated both sides (5.2.3 (j))

various under body surface corrosion

Pass 24 May 2021 55,862 miles

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

Nearside chip in screen

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

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Nov 2020 55,842 miles

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

Front Sub frame has corrosion

General corrosion to rear suspension arms

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Nearside and offside tyre valves deteriorating

Pass 8 May 2019 54,366 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 51,736 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 51,693 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 50,342 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 50,135 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 48,089 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 48,089 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 45,786 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)

Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

nsr brake hanging on slightly

Pass 25 Apr 2014 40,862 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 40,862 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 35,774 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 32,651 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 32,651 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 32,108 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 32,106 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 26,313 miles

both front tyres perished and cracked

Fail 11 Jun 2010 26,313 miles

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

both front tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 15 May 2009 22,695 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 20,498 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2007 17,477 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2006 14,086 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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RV52 AWH 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 66.7%.

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 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 RV52 AWH, 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 RV52 AWH registered?

RV52 AWH is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 7 September 2002.

Is RV52 AWH safe to buy?

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