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BM03 TEL

2004 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

93,626 mi
Last recorded93,626 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM03 TEL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 93,626 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside and comnponents

Fail 12 May 2026 93,626 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

general corrosion to underside and comnponents

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 92,674 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to underside and components

Fail 15 May 2025 92,673 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to underside and components

Pass 24 May 2024 90,748 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 90,746 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 88,229 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 85,317 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & Nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Offside & Nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2021 82,595 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 79,625 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 78,193 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 77,861 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 76,855 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 74,898 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 74,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 70,642 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 63,198 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 57,382 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)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 57,382 miles

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

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 26 Mar 2010 33,257 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 3 Apr 2009 48,360 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 47,158 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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BM03 TEL is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BM03 TEL, 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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BM03 TEL is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is BM03 TEL safe to buy?

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