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YT52 NTV

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,304 mi
Last recorded120,304 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 NTV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 120,304 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 120,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front flexi brake hose ferrule corroded near to legal limit

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front & rear suspension components becoming very rusty [including front sub frame]

low reading from offside parking brake

power steering pipes becoming very rusty

suspension mounting prescribed areas corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2021 119,923 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front flexi brake hose ferrule corroded near to legal limit

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front & rear suspension components becoming very rusty [including front sub frame]

low reading from offside parking brake

other suspension mounting prescribed areas corroded

power steering pipes becoming very rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2019 119,803 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes and os and ns rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded os and ns rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns front body/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2018 119,624 miles

2x front to rear metal brake pipes corroded near to legal limit

Nearside 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 Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [near legal limit] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 119,615 miles

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

2x front to rear metal brake pipes corroded near to legal limit

Nearside 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 Rear Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [near legal limit] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2016 119,150 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to os and ns rear flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre starting to split on inner side wall advise replacement

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns front chassis /body (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear inner sills/body (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

ns front brake hose mounting bolt loose, flex still secure

ns hand brake reading slightly low ,overall performance is ok, advise adjustment or repair

Fail 22 Oct 2016 119,126 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to os and ns rear flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre starting to split on inner side wall advise replacement

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns front chassis /body (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear inner sills/body (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

ns front brake hose mounting bolt loose, flex still secure

Pass 2 Nov 2015 115,860 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 114,373 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion underside

Fail 9 Dec 2014 114,373 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion underside

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 110,192 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2013 110,192 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

heat shield loose at rear on exhaust

management light on

Pass 24 Aug 2012 102,275 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 102,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 88,886 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 74,440 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 59,628 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine malfunction warning lamp is on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 59,557 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine malfunction warning lamp is on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 41,844 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front wiper splitting

Pass 8 Feb 2007 31,615 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 18,535 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 18,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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 NTV is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 NTV, 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 NTV is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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