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FV54 HLF

2004 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

78,186 mi
Last recorded78,186 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 HLF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 78,186 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 77,781 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 77,730 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe/crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 75,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 75,685 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 75,685 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 74,264 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 74,264 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 73,209 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 72,221 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 70,901 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 68,989 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 66,951 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 65,211 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 63,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 61,353 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 61,352 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 56,792 miles

both front fog lamp lenses cracked

front brake pads around 65% low

general light corrosion started on suspension

n/s/f coil spring corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and tread approaching low

o/s/f shocker dust cover splitting

Fail 23 Oct 2012 56,792 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front fog lamp lenses cracked

front brake pads around 65% low

general light corrosion started on suspension

n/s/f coil spring corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and tread approaching low

o/s/f shocker dust cover splitting

Pass 26 Oct 2011 47,606 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 41,748 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 36,841 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 32,634 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 32,634 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 27,752 miles

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

offside rear wheel sat at an angle

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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FV54 HLF is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FV54 HLF, 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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FV54 HLF is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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