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BJ04 UCT

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,553 mi
Last recorded81,553 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 UCT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 81,553 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 76,712 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 76,708 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both parking brake performances low

Pass 15 Sep 2023 72,904 miles

both front and offside rear tyre treads starting to split

parking brake performance just met minimum requirement

Pass 15 Sep 2022 70,493 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both have slight cracking in tread bands (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 70,492 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side not working (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both have slight cracking in tread bands (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 66,087 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 62,202 miles

2 nails in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2014 54,865 miles

both rear tyres starting to split

Fail 18 Sep 2014 54,865 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres starting to split

Pass 2 Oct 2013 52,179 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 49,148 miles

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

nsr tyre cut in tread

osf wiper split still clearing

Fail 2 Oct 2012 49,146 miles

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

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

front discs pitted / coroded

nsr tyre cut in tread

osf wiper split still clearing

Fail 2 Oct 2012 49,146 miles

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

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

front discs pitted / coroded

nsr tyre cut in tread

osf wiper split still clearing

Pass 5 Oct 2011 44,513 miles

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

front discs pitted / coroded

front tyres wearing on edge

nsr tyre low and cut in tread

Pass 6 Oct 2010 38,117 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 32,441 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 32,441 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 28,015 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 22,284 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 18,031 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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BJ04 UCT is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ04 UCT, 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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BJ04 UCT is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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