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WA52 VMM

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

96,826 mi
Last recorded96,826 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 VMM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 96,826 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 95,213 miles

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

parking brake only just met minimum requirements

Pass 10 Jun 2024 93,818 miles

Offside Front surface corrosion on suspension components

Rear surface corrosion on suspension components

handbrake has minimum reserve travel

parking brake only just met minimum requirements

Pass 30 May 2023 93,025 miles

Coolant leak ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play corroded (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 30 May 2023 93,025 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play corroded (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 92,347 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 91,920 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

park brake close to the end of its travel

Pass 12 Jun 2020 90,456 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 88,741 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 86,597 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 20,358 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 83,786 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 79,177 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 73,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2014 64,025 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 64,025 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 60,581 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 60,581 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 56,388 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 56,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 52,575 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 48,953 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)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 45,900 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

hand brake lever travel close to limits

Pass 17 Jun 2008 41,583 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 39,087 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 31,478 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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WA52 VMM is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 WA52 VMM, 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 WA52 VMM?

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What year was WA52 VMM registered?

WA52 VMM is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 September 2002.

Is WA52 VMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA52 VMM shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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