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FT53 FBJ

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,920 mi
Last recorded123,920 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 FBJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 123,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 123,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 116,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected backplate missing (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected backplate missing (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 116,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake insecure backplate (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected backplate missing (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 110,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

all of the suspension coil springs are corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 21 Feb 2024 110,942 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

all of the suspension coil springs are corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 21 Feb 2023 108,442 miles

Front Lower suspension general light corrosion

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 108,407 miles

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower suspension general light corrosion

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 106,864 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe ends both sides (1.1.11 (c))

general light corrosion to underside of vehicle inc, suspension and brake components. Ft discs inner faces

Pass 15 Feb 2021 105,806 miles

BRAKE PIPE FERRELS AND ENDS LIGHTLY CORRODED ALONG WITH POWER STEERING PIPES

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 105,806 miles

BRAKE PIPE FERRELS AND ENDS LIGHTLY CORRODED ALONG WITH POWER STEERING PIPES

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 105,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 100,145 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 95,036 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 93,485 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 90,684 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 87,314 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 80,566 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 74,756 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 74,756 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 69,355 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 60,820 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 49,537 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 40,715 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 31,512 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 22,822 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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FT53 FBJ is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FT53 FBJ, 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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FT53 FBJ is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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