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WK52 XKW

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

107,068 mi
Last recorded107,068 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 107,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 106,039 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

center mirror not present but has two other mirrors

Fail 8 Jul 2025 106,033 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

center mirror not present but has two other mirrors

Pass 20 Jul 2024 105,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Wearing Low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mount Slight Play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Wearing Low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 105,157 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Obligatory mirror missing windscreen mirror (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front top suspesion mount has play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

engine light is on but not in date range to fail mot

exhaust manifold says "monkey wrench racing exhaust"

Pass 26 May 2023 103,169 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

front bumper insecure

headlamps discoloured

rear brake backpates corroded

Fail 25 May 2023 103,124 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

front bumper insecure

headlamps discoloured

rear brake backpates corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2022 99,276 miles

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

Offside Front Coolant leak coolant pipe

Fail 12 Jan 2022 99,275 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both h/lamp lenses poor condition (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak coolant pipe

Pass 5 Nov 2020 95,021 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 95,021 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 82,595 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 77,558 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2017 71,813 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

steering column to rack uj play recommend replacement

Pass 4 May 2016 66,246 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 60,090 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2014 57,192 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 57,192 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 53,343 miles

E M L light on

slight cracking n/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Mar 2012 50,094 miles

engine management light on

Fail 13 Mar 2012 50,094 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Mar 2011 47,117 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 47,117 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 43,670 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 41,843 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 34,404 miles

handbrake lever travel long

Pass 23 Aug 2007 28,785 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 24,140 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 24,069 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XKW is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XKW, 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 XKW is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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