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FM53 OJD

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

104,557 mi
Last recorded104,557 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 OJD
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 104,557 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 104,060 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 103,672 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 102,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 102,736 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 102,733 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 101,084 miles

welding masked

Fail 17 Feb 2022 101,083 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 101,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 95,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 95,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 94,814 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 94,814 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 93,218 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 93,217 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 92,270 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 92,267 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 88,366 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 80,735 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 72,095 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 72,093 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 64,468 miles

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

nearside rear and offside front brakes slightly binding

Fail 23 Jul 2013 64,468 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

nearside rear and offside front brakes slightly binding

Pass 21 Sep 2012 59,273 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracked and perished

Fail 21 Sep 2012 59,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 20 Sep 2011 55,209 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 53,209 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 49,342 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 45,934 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 43,219 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 34,622 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 34,552 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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FM53 OJD is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 FM53 OJD, 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 FM53 OJD registered?

FM53 OJD is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 21 January 2004.

Is FM53 OJD safe to buy?

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