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SH52 KJV

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

58,298 mi
Last recorded58,298 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 KJV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 58,298 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 58,020 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 56,712 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 56,672 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 56,518 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 56,300 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 55,705 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 55,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing hand brake cable clevis pin split pin missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 55,372 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 55,316 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 53,389 miles

plastic cover fitted

Fail 18 May 2013 53,337 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre walls cracking

engine management light staying on

front brake discs badly scored on inner faces

Pass 25 Apr 2012 49,775 miles

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

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

engine management light on

parking brake reserve travel low

Pass 30 Mar 2011 47,563 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 45,424 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 40,979 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 40,594 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 34,410 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 34,408 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2006 26,902 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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SH52 KJV is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SH52 KJV, 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

How do I check the history of SH52 KJV?

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What year was SH52 KJV registered?

SH52 KJV is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is SH52 KJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH52 KJV shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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