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FB53 FTP

2004 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,700 mi
Last recorded56,700 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 FTP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 56,700 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 55,507 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 55,507 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 54,888 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 54,888 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 53,701 miles

Offside hand brake req attention

Pass 15 Nov 2021 51,684 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 50,787 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 49,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 49,498 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 48,833 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 47,770 miles

all four tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Nov 2017 47,768 miles

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

all four tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2016 46,388 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 44,582 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 42,460 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 39,872 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 37,053 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 44,274 miles

nearside front shock absorber casing perished

Pass 15 Nov 2010 32,268 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 29,656 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

osf fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2008 26,657 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 23,192 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 20,897 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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FB53 FTP is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FB53 FTP, 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 FB53 FTP registered?

FB53 FTP is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 February 2004.

Is FB53 FTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB53 FTP shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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