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DX53 WRF

2004 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,039 mi
Last recorded100,039 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 WRF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 100,039 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 93,430 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 93,132 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 93,132 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 May 2019 92,549 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 91,301 miles

Front both tyres are perishing quite badly

engine warning light on

Fail 14 Apr 2018 91,289 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front both tyres are perishing quite badly

engine warning light on

Pass 9 May 2017 90,371 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 89,095 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 84,901 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front anti roll bar quiet corroded

front suspension quiet corroded

rear anti roll bar quiet corroded

rear suspension quiet corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 81,507 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 73,919 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 73,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 62,645 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 50,829 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)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre wear on inner edges

Pass 5 May 2009 39,709 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 37,899 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 37,899 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 29,812 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 22,236 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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DX53 WRF is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DX53 WRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX53 WRF registered?

DX53 WRF is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is DX53 WRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 WRF shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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