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BW53 MRY

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

34,316 mi
Last recorded34,316 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 MRY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 34,316 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 34,302 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 34,279 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 34,264 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 34,240 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 34,185 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 34,143 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 34,119 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 34,104 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 34,072 miles

outer sidewalls on all 4 tyres starting to crack

Pass 4 Jun 2014 34,041 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 33,994 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sleeves fitted around brake pipes-Inspection Limited

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 33,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes covered by plastic sleeves- inspection limited

Pass 3 Jun 2011 33,160 miles

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 7 Jun 2010 32,729 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 31,205 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 25,407 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 19,202 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 17,585 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 17,548 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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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BW53 MRY is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 BW53 MRY, 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 BW53 MRY registered?

BW53 MRY is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is BW53 MRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW53 MRY shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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