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FA04 URN

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

100,315 mi
Last recorded100,315 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 URN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 100,315 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 100,315 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 94,426 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 94,422 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2024 84,691 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 84,691 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2023 81,363 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 81,363 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 80,578 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s lower, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 79,942 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 May 2021 79,942 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 78,651 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 78,651 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 74,752 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 62,675 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 62,675 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 May 2017 52,484 miles

covers obstructing view

Pass 7 May 2016 43,134 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 33,249 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 26,582 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 21,824 miles

all 4 tyres agecracking in between tread not exposing cords

Pass 9 May 2012 16,133 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 14,938 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 9,942 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 9,942 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake lever has a slight bit of travel

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 URN is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 URN, 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 FA04 URN registered?

FA04 URN is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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