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AP53 PRZ

2004 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,535 mi
Last recorded52,535 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 PRZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 52,535 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 51,919 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 51,445 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 65,680 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 49,257 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 49,255 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 47,013 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 45,521 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 44,407 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 43,930 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 42,369 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 40,998 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 39,254 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 37,998 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 36,373 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 35,153 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 33,851 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 31,066 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 28,520 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 24,404 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 19,373 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 19,373 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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AP53 PRZ is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AP53 PRZ, 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 AP53 PRZ registered?

AP53 PRZ is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is AP53 PRZ safe to buy?

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