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YN52 ZFP

2002 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

127,246 mi
Last recorded127,246 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 ZFP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 127,246 miles

Lower slight play steering column u j

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 127,213 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Lower slight play steering column u j

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 124,944 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play lower column (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 27 May 2025 124,944 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play lower column (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 120,720 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 10 May 2023 120,573 miles

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

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

corrosion to both inner sills/floor

corrosion to suspension parts

heavy corrosion to power steering pipes

weak headlamp aims

Fail 10 May 2023 120,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

corrosion to both inner sills/floor

corrosion to suspension parts

heavy corrosion to power steering pipes

Pass 26 Apr 2022 120,461 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under side corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded front on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

headlamps opaque

Fail 22 Apr 2022 120,461 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under side corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded front on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

headlamps opaque

Pass 26 Nov 2020 120,345 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

both headlamps opaque

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2020 120,345 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

both headlamps opaque

under trays fitted

Pass 28 May 2019 117,092 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective ns and osf lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 113,672 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2017 108,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 107,153 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 106,166 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 105,064 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 105,064 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 98,813 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 92,407 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 87,570 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 87,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 83,021 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 82,999 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 77,899 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 77,899 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 68,190 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 68,190 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 55,038 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 ZFP is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 ZFP, 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 ZFP is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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