2002 Toyota MR2 1.8L Petrol · GF52 VWX
2002 Toyota MR2 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 131,384 miles. MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA MR2
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,384 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF52 VWX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/10/2026
- 131,384 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF52 VWX 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 (GF52 VWX) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Lower Steering column attachment defective Play in lower steering column connection (2.2.2 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
GF52 VWX Mileage History
- 30/10/2023126,339 mi
- 22/10/2024128,483 mi+2,144 mi
- 10/11/2025130,256 mi+1,773 mi
- 24/11/2025130,278 mi+22 mi
- 05/10/2026131,384 mi+1,106 mi
Average of roughly 1,721 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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