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FV04 WRL

2004 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,014 mi
Last recorded49,014 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 WRL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 49,014 miles

Both front brake discs scored.

Both front tyres right on legal limit. Advise changing straight away.

Brake fluid reservoir low, above min level.

Cannot check front underbonnet (strut tops etc) very well due to manufacturer's fitted plastic covers.

Coolant level low in bottle.

Front and rear brake pads starting to wear low.

O/S/F wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 47,457 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 47,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 45,171 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 45,171 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 35,286 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 34,455 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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FV04 WRL is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FV04 WRL, 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 FV04 WRL registered?

FV04 WRL is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 May 2004.

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