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YX52 EXV

2002 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

107,665 mi
Last recorded107,665 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 EXV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 107,665 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 107,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 107,657 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both sides need polishing (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 104,132 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 104,132 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 104,114 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 104,114 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 99,740 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 62,258 miles

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 62,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 86,348 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 86,348 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 82,766 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 72,003 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 70,325 miles

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

Engine mud guard slightly loose but not insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs worn and pitted

Handbrake lever near end of travel

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

o/s/f wiperblade slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2008 65,834 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 65,808 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 65,808 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 65,800 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 56,724 miles

Engine tray fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2006 42,085 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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YX52 EXV is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YX52 EXV, 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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What year was YX52 EXV registered?

YX52 EXV is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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