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YN52 GWO

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,157 mi
Last recorded142,157 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 GWO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2020 142,157 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust downpipes nut missing

slight brake bind osr caliper

Pass 22 Mar 2019 140,002 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 138,008 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 138,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 134,926 miles

Both front tyres out of shape on inner part of tread

Exhaust blowing between manifold and catalyst section(stud broken)

Exhaust catalyst hanging bracket broken

O/S/F Top strut bearing notchy

Pass 1 Apr 2016 122,251 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust blowing around front section

N/S Headlamp lens deteriorated

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 122,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sub-frame corroded within 30cm of suspension stabilizer arms (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust blowing around front section

Front exhaust heat shield loose

N/S Headlamp lens deteriorated

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 106,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all tyres slightly perrished

nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2015 106,806 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all tyres slightly perrished

nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2014 92,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant leaking

headlamp lens`s deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2014 92,864 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant leaking

headlamp lens`s deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2013 81,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 74,781 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 74,781 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust deteriorated

o/s front tyre deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2011 66,843 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 66,308 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 59,597 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 51,084 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 43,541 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 36,290 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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YN52 GWO is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YN52 GWO, 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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YN52 GWO is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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