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AF53 VSZ

2004 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,700 mi
Last recorded68,700 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 VSZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 68,700 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 68,225 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 67,812 miles

Front Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 67,812 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 63,588 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 60,394 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 57,544 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 57,490 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 55,535 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 50,535 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 50,511 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2013 46,378 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2012 40,935 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 35,845 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 31,451 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 30,428 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 27,331 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 23,994 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake travel

Pass 15 Jan 2007 17,976 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)

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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AF53 VSZ is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF53 VSZ, 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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What year was AF53 VSZ registered?

AF53 VSZ is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is AF53 VSZ safe to buy?

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