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YD52 VGE

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

93,461 mi
Last recorded93,461 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD52 VGE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2024 93,461 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 92,591 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 92,192 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 92,192 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 90,599 miles

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

underside components corroded

Fail 5 May 2021 90,599 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

underside components corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2019 88,424 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both need cleaned (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

underside components corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2019 88,424 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both need cleaned (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nae water (3.5 (a))

underside components corroded

Fail 10 May 2019 88,413 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken **DANGEROUS** likely to puncture sidewall of tyre (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc inner surface corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2018 86,947 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 86,947 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2017 86,145 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 84,688 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 81,266 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 76,424 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 67,869 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 53,075 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 42,957 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 34,315 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 32,171 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 27,895 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 26,606 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 22,101 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 19,929 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 17,090 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 15,409 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 15,409 miles

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

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

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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YD52 VGE is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver 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 YD52 VGE, 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 YD52 VGE registered?

YD52 VGE is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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