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WK52 XSE

2002 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,711 mi
Last recorded92,711 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 92,711 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low and deteriorating

both headlamps lens deteriorating

engine M;I;L; warning displayed

handbrake effort only just met

Fail 24 Jul 2017 92,711 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre getting low and deteriorating

both headlamps lens deteriorating

engine M;I;L; warning displayed

Pass 29 Jul 2016 84,747 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 84,683 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 81,145 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 76,139 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 73,203 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 66,723 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 66,651 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake pads look low

Pass 6 Oct 2010 59,723 miles

Front brakes noisey

body damage neasrside

Fail 1 Oct 2010 59,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

body damage neasrside

Pass 7 Oct 2009 54,552 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 45,924 miles

hand brake lever travel

off-side front wheel bearing

Fail 21 Oct 2008 45,924 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

hand brake lever travel

off-side front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Oct 2007 40,367 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 40,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 33,816 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 33,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (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 XSE is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 XSE, 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 WK52 XSE registered?

WK52 XSE is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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