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FD53 KLK

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,822 mi
Last recorded115,822 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 KLK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 115,822 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 114,623 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 105,086 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 105,086 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 102,326 miles

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

Headlights deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 102,241 miles

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

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

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

Headlights deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 98,392 miles

EML light is on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak engine area ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 94,957 miles

EML illuminated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 91,954 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light on

Pass 20 May 2014 89,584 miles

offside rear parking brake lower in effort then nearside passed as inspected

parking brake efficiency met at 18%

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2014 89,559 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear parking brake lower in effort then nearside passed as inspected

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 86,495 miles

EML light indicates an egeine fault

Fail 16 Feb 2013 86,495 miles

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

EML light indicates an egeine fault

Pass 17 Aug 2011 76,777 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2011 76,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2010 60,623 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 60,538 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 42,506 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 36,401 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 22,280 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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FD53 KLK is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FD53 KLK, 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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FD53 KLK is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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