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WF52 RUC

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

40,375 mi
Last recorded40,375 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 RUC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 40,375 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 39,812 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 39,812 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 38,503 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened O/S/F & N/S/F & FRONT SUSPENSION CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 May 2024 38,499 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened O/S/F & N/S/F & FRONT SUSPENSION CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

MIL LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 36,458 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 36,449 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

MIL LIGHT ON

Pass 1 Jun 2022 30,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 30,682 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 30,682 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 30,451 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear a lot of negative camber in suspension

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 29,962 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear possible dame wheel has excessive camber

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 29,344 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 29,113 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 28,787 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 1 Aug 2013 27,840 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 27,830 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 27,409 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 27,409 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 26,681 miles

Both front brake discs are pitted

Both rear discs are pitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 19 Aug 2010 26,256 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 26,256 miles

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

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

discs pitted all

Pass 14 May 2009 25,527 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r lens slieght mist

Pass 11 Jan 2008 19,997 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 17,445 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 15,540 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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WF52 RUC is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WF52 RUC, 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 WF52 RUC registered?

WF52 RUC is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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