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EX54 XFL

2004 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,980 mi
Last recorded50,980 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 XFL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2026 50,980 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 50,626 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 44,476 miles

brake pads are getting low front and rear and hand brake has excessive travel

Pass 11 Jul 2018 40,570 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 40,557 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 40,552 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 39,197 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 35,015 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 31,000 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 26,175 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 25,917 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Sep 2008 18,550 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 14,488 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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EX54 XFL is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EX54 XFL, 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 EX54 XFL registered?

EX54 XFL is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is EX54 XFL safe to buy?

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