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GR04 EKB

2004 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,597 mi
Last recorded144,597 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 EKB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 144,597 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 144,597 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 142,347 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 130,921 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 118,814 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 118,533 miles

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

nearside and offside front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2018 118,528 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside and offside front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2017 105,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 104,663 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Park brake (3.5.1k)

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

Engine coolant below minimum

Nearside Rear Bumper damage

Nearside Rear Outer Sill damaged

Offside & nearside front bumper damage

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 78,691 miles

n/s handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 30 May 2015 74,232 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres are deteriorated

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 4 Jun 2014 67,536 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 67,536 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2013 56,823 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 46,288 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 36,744 miles

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2011 36,744 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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)

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

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2010 28,765 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 25,852 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 20,861 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 15,531 miles

Both front brake discs poor inner face condition

Both front tyres worn unevenly

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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GR04 EKB is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GR04 EKB, 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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GR04 EKB is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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