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FG04 YAY

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

180,980 mi
Last recorded180,980 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 YAY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 180,980 miles

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

Oil Leak

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

wipers smearing screen

Fail 20 Apr 2016 180,881 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil Leak

engine management light indicates a fault

front wipers smearing

nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 30 Apr 2015 175,853 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 175,882 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Battery slightly insecure

Both front headlamps cloudy

Both front power steering pipes rusty

Engine managment light on

Hand braker lever slightly high

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 172,406 miles

front number plate in poor condition

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 6 Mar 2014 172,380 miles

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

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

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

front number platre poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2013 169,466 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 169,463 miles

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

Lower Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 160,033 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 160,032 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2010 150,288 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 150,288 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 121,888 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 94,373 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 68,740 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 68,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FG04 YAY is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 FG04 YAY, 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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FG04 YAY is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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