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YJ52 MKC

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

88,038 mi
Last recorded88,038 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 MKC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 88,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all flexible brake hoses have slight corrosion to ferrules

underside suspension and steering componentry - corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 3 Jun 2025 83,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

all front suspension components corroded

coolant leak

Fail 21 May 2025 83,839 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

all front suspension components corroded

coolant leak

Pass 29 Aug 2023 82,025 miles

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

Front suspension system corroded

underside corroded

Pass 2 May 2022 80,253 miles

Front Suspension system is corroded.

Pass 6 May 2021 78,918 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 78,136 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 75,396 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 73,249 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 71,782 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 70,256 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 69,234 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 68,199 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 66,852 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 66,090 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 65,241 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 63,864 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 63,864 miles

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 61,295 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 52,436 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 52,436 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 45,682 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 45,682 miles

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

front discs corroded

offside front wiper torn

Pass 12 Jul 2006 31,866 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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YJ52 MKC 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 79.2%.

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 YJ52 MKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ52 MKC registered?

YJ52 MKC is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is YJ52 MKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ52 MKC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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