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FT04 CXL

2004 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,550 mi
Last recorded105,550 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 CXL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 105,550 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub frame corroded cant be fully inspected because of plastic guards (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 105,541 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub frame corroded cant be fully inspected because of plastic guards (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 100,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 100,995 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 97,071 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 96,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 90,765 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 80,631 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 71,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

corrosion inc suspension,front chassis

handbrake suggest adjust

Pass 18 Jun 2012 70,065 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 67,388 miles
Fail 27 May 2011

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 62,598 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 53,570 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 53,386 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 40,154 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 28,279 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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FT04 CXL is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FT04 CXL, 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 FT04 CXL registered?

FT04 CXL is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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