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WG52 HWW

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,984 mi
Last recorded79,984 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 HWW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 79,984 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 79,221 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 78,610 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 77,196 miles

Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 77,916 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 77,009 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 76,206 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 74,181 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 72,701 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 72,701 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 70,003 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 64,424 miles

nearside front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2013 60,659 miles

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

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

Nearside front shock absorber dust cover is split.

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 54,063 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 48,484 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 41,710 miles

nearside front brake disc is corroded

offside front brake disc is corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2009 36,352 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 31,412 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 26,523 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 18,193 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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WG52 HWW is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WG52 HWW, 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

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What year was WG52 HWW registered?

WG52 HWW is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 21 December 2002.

Is WG52 HWW safe to buy?

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