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FA04 UUS

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

96,242 mi
Last recorded96,242 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 96,242 miles

All brake discs surface corroded

Brake pipes covered in greese/paint

Fail 10 Oct 2024 96,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both N/S O/S inner wings corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 95,259 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 95,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 93,932 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 91,972 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 91,954 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 90,055 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 87,903 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 83,324 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 81,181 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 81,181 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake effort slightly low

engine oil level is low

Pass 17 Dec 2015 76,570 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 76,570 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 72,091 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 67,580 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 59,753 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2013 59,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 42,547 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 40,032 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 33,087 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 26,366 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 18,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Jul 2007 18,705 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside 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 UUS is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 UUS, 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 UUS registered?

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

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