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RX52 AFE

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,083 mi
Last recorded122,083 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX52 AFE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 122,083 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 121,483 miles

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

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2019 121,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2018 120,536 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 118,914 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 118,840 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 117,115 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 117,109 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 115,261 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 108,557 miles

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

slight bulge in n\s\f inner tyre wall

Pass 2 Aug 2013 100,410 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 92,086 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 92,086 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 84,102 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 84,101 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 75,647 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 68,187 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 60,134 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 51,101 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 38,838 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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RX52 AFE is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RX52 AFE, 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 RX52 AFE registered?

RX52 AFE is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is RX52 AFE safe to buy?

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