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FA04 NBF

2004 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,355 mi
Last recorded57,355 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 NBF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 57,355 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rear trailing arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 57,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rear trailing arm (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 56,847 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsf-osf-nsr-osr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nsf-osf-nsr-osr (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 56,847 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsf-osf-nsr-osr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nsf-osf-nsr-osr (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 56,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 54,822 miles

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

General condition of underbody is scabby

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 52,553 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 48,127 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 46,365 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 46,006 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 44,585 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 43,383 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 42,208 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 40,698 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 38,912 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 37,305 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 34,921 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 34,921 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 33,050 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 32,989 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 31,023 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 25,072 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

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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FA04 NBF is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FA04 NBF, 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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FA04 NBF is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 7 August 2004.

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