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A3 KYU

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

162,087 mi
Last recorded162,087 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 KYU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 162,087 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 159,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 159,135 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 155,124 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 155,122 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 155,108 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

air conditioning pipe bracket broken

whole underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2016 151,470 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 151,462 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 149,441 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 156,192 miles

front disks rusty

Fail 13 Oct 2014

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

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

front disks rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2013 142,488 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 137,499 miles

as last test

Fail 6 Aug 2012 137,499 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

eng man light on

Pass 11 Aug 2011 129,293 miles

Both front coil springs rusting at top.

Front brake discs showing wear.

Fail 10 Aug 2011 129,293 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front coil springs rusting at top.

Front brake discs showing wear.

Pass 12 Jul 2010 116,984 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 116,809 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2009 108,882 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake high

unable to check inner brake pads

Fail 19 May 2009 108,882 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

handbrake high

unable to check inner brake pads

Fail 14 May 2008 98,533 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 14 May 2008 98,533 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 16 Dec 2006 86,692 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 86,692 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 83,411 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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A3 KYU is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2004 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 63,331 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 A3 KYU, 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 22 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A3 KYU is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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