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WIB 552

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

76,748 mi
Last recorded76,748 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIB 552
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 76,748 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 76,700 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 76,621 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 76,362 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 75,976 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 75,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 74,862 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 69,455 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 68,054 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 66,915 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 65,693 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)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 65,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 63,099 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 55,140 miles

front brake discs pitted & worn

Pass 15 Apr 2013 46,806 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 38,100 miles

Car tested under wet conditions

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 30,913 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 30,913 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 23,178 miles

Parking brake only just met performance

Pass 28 Apr 2009 12,345 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 12,085 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 12,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 11,829 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 11,749 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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WIB 552 is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 WIB 552, 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 WIB 552 registered?

WIB 552 is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is WIB 552 safe to buy?

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