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BN54 RYV

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

51,478 mi
Last recorded51,478 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 RYV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 51,478 miles

All suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 51,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 50,615 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2023 49,972 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides clouded, beginning to affect beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing significantly perished around outer sidewall but currently no separation of structure or wire/cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion, including various suspension components but none currently excessive

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Sep 2022 49,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 48,544 miles

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

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

front shocks outer casings slightly corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear undertray fitted not allowing full inspection to rear

Fail 14 Sep 2021 48,523 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front shocks outer casings slightly corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear undertray fitted not allowing full inspection to rear

Pass 21 Sep 2020 47,664 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Four Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General Underbody Suspension Corrosion.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 47,664 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Four Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General Underbody Suspension Corrosion.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 47,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 46,200 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 44,993 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 43,480 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 42,097 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 40,407 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 39,407 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 37,259 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 35,639 miles

ADVISE FRONT INNER DISCS BADLEY PITTED

Pass 14 Apr 2010 31,848 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 26,321 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 24,726 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 19,251 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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BN54 RYV is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 BN54 RYV, 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 BN54 RYV registered?

BN54 RYV is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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