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SH52 KJZ

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

53,516 mi
Last recorded53,516 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 KJZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 53,516 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

slightly damp with oil in engine area

Pass 1 Apr 2016 52,734 miles

Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

brakes corroded all round

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2016 52,732 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside split (8.2.2)

Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

brakes corroded all round

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 52,269 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 52,264 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake discseverly corroded.

Pass 19 Jan 2013 51,636 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 51,631 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 50,970 miles

Oil leal. Poss head gasket

Nearside rear brake disc corroded.

Fail 18 Oct 2011 50,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside rear brake disc corroded.

Oil leal. Poss head gasket

Pass 22 Nov 2010 50,062 miles

Nearside rear brake disc corroded.

Fail 16 Nov 2010 50,052 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside front brake disc corroded.

Nearside rear brake disc corroded.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 48,246 miles

Handbrake lever travel high.

Fail 15 Oct 2009 48,246 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Handbrake lever travel high.

Pass 9 Oct 2008 43,701 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 39,770 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 39,770 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 35,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 KJZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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