2002 Toyota MR2 1.8L Petrol · BU52 MWO
2002 Toyota MR2 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 115,203 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA MR2
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,203 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU52 MWO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/09/2024
- 115,203 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU52 MWO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Toyota Mr2 (BU52 MWO) between August 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness excesive play side to side in steering wheel (2”.
BU52 MWO Mileage History
- 16/08/2022100,673 mi
- 18/08/2022100,679 mi+6 mi
- 26/08/2023109,735 mi+9,056 mi
- 09/09/2023109,797 mi+62 mi
- 17/09/2024115,203 mi+5,406 mi
Average of roughly 6,954 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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