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WK52 VTL

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

108,824 mi
Last recorded108,824 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 VTL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 108,824 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play UJ (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 108,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play UJ (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 104,283 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 100,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 98,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 96,110 miles

Adv engine only just met emission requirements after extended test........

Fail 29 Dec 2021 96,103 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front registration plate very poor condition.......... (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Very low effort........... (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Heavy bind to nearside rear brake.......... (1.2.1 (f))

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

Adv engine only just met emission requirements after extended test........

Pass 19 Dec 2020 93,344 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

long handbrake travel

Fail 19 Dec 2020 93,344 miles

long handbrake travel

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 90,071 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 22 Dec 2018 87,479 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

long handbrake travel

Pass 28 Dec 2017 85,203 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 82,418 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 78,904 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 74,627 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 74,597 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Jan 2014 70,330 miles

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

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

long handbrake travel

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 4 Jan 2014 70,330 miles

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

long handbrake travel

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 7 Jan 2013 65,270 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 65,240 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 60,055 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 51,830 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 24,178 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 37,627 miles

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

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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 37,627 miles

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

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 31,735 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 25,549 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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WK52 VTL is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WK52 VTL, 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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WK52 VTL is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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