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FP53 VRO

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,039 mi
Last recorded51,039 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 VRO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 51,039 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 51,039 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 50,040 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 26,068 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 25,743 miles

All tyres badly perished.

Excessive engine noise, bearing failing type growl from offside of engine. Reqs Attn.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

General corrosion to brake components and suspension.

Suspension ball joint gaitors in poor condition.

Pass 12 May 2014 25,439 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 24,745 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 24,261 miles

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

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

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

corrosion building on brake all discs

Pass 12 May 2011 23,762 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 22,560 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 21,628 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 20,829 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 19,423 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 19,423 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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FP53 VRO is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FP53 VRO, 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 FP53 VRO registered?

FP53 VRO is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is FP53 VRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 VRO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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