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VA52 MFP

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,549 mi
Last recorded83,549 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 MFP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 83,549 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 79,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 79,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 74,648 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2012 74,591 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2011 68,083 miles

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)

Rear brake discs worn/corroded inner faces

Fail 21 Jan 2011 68,081 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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)

Rear brake discs worn/corroded inner faces

Pass 27 Jan 2010 60,597 miles

Both rear tyre tread inner edges wearing unevenly

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 54,206 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 47,067 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 36,431 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 35,550 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 35,550 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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VA52 MFP is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 VA52 MFP, 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 VA52 MFP registered?

VA52 MFP is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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