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YF52 NLR

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

110,769 mi
Last recorded110,769 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 NLR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 110,769 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 110,768 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 110,763 miles

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

corrosion to chassis/suspension

lower rear gearbox mount rubber deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2020 109,932 miles

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective rubber unbonding ()

corrosion to chassis/suspension

Pass 8 Mar 2019 104,110 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Fail 8 Mar 2019 104,110 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 12 Mar 2018 102,479 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front slight brake bind

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic trim surround for handbrake and gear stick insecure

Fail 3 Mar 2018 102,401 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front slight brake bind

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic trim surround for handbrake and gear stick insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2017 93,233 miles

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

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

General Underbody Component Corrosion

Oil leak ()

Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S Slight Play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 93,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

General Underbody Component Corrosion

Oil leak ()

Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S Slight Play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 86,170 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL HOSES __FRONT + REAR (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TD= 2mm min. MD=0311 + scuffing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTING + PERIPHERAL CORROSION (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTING +PERIPHERAL CORROSION (3.5.1i)

Rear SUSPENSION CROSS MEMBER SHOWING ADVANCED CORROSION

Fail 15 Mar 2016 86,156 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL HOSES __FRONT + REAR (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TD= 2mm min. MD=0311 + scuffing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTING + PERIPHERAL CORROSION (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTING +PERIPHERAL CORROSION (3.5.1i)

Rear SUSPENSION CROSS MEMBER SHOWING ADVANCED CORROSION

Pass 16 Mar 2015 83,551 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 78,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 78,186 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 74,462 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 70,341 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 56,726 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 42,469 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 42,469 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 31 Dec 2008 33,657 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 28,045 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 24,576 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 20,284 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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YF52 NLR is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YF52 NLR, 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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YF52 NLR is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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