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YT52 ESN

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

135,871 mi
Last recorded135,871 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 ESN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 135,871 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 132,476 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 132,427 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment N/S caliper arm not on stop when handbrake is off (1.1.6 (c))

Coolant leak coolant bottle area ()

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 129,464 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 125,204 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 117,427 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

The front headlamps are fading

The power steering hoses are corroding

Fail 29 Jul 2020 117,426 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake inadequately mounted brake caliper (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

The front headlamps are fading

The power steering hoses are corroding

Pass 29 Jul 2019 105,475 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 105,468 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 103,219 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 103,219 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 101,702 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 100,658 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 99,169 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 97,489 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 91,478 miles

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

n/s/r inner sidewall slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Aug 2013 91,478 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

n/s/r inner sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2012 83,867 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 83,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 76,665 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 76,665 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 76,663 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 71,317 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 59,794 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 59,794 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 48,024 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 37,986 miles

o/s/f seatbelt stalk slight movement but secure.

Fail 20 Aug 2007 37,986 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

o/s/f seatbelt stalk slight movement but secure.

Fail 25 Aug 2006 31,960 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 31,960 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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YT52 ESN is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 YT52 ESN, 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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YT52 ESN is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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