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GR04 HLH

2004 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,628 mi
Last recorded108,628 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 HLH
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 108,628 miles

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

General underside suspension component corrosion noted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake disc back plates corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2020 108,627 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

General underside suspension component corrosion noted

N/S/R Wheel bearing not checked due to brake binding

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake disc back plates corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2019 101,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 97,232 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread deteriorating (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brake disc backing plates corroded

corrosion on power steering pipes

corrosion on subframes/suspension components

Fail 5 Nov 2018 97,217 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coil springs corroded

covers fitted obscuring some areas / components

headlamps deteriorated / pattern faint

various areas of corrosion

various steering / suspension bushes / gaiters perished /cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2017 95,180 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake imbalance at maximum limits

Front registration plate deteriorating

Front road springs corroded

Offside Front tyre getting close to limit

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc backing plates corroded

corrosion on rear brake disc inner surfaces

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2017 95,180 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort parking (3.7.B.5a)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake imbalance at maximum limits

Front registration plate deteriorating

Front road springs corroded

Offside Front tyre getting close to limit

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc backing plates corroded

corrosion on rear brake disc inner surfaces

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2016 93,465 miles

offside front tyre getting close to limit

Pass 4 Nov 2015 88,382 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 88,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 85,294 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 80,150 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 80,150 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 74,717 miles

front discs inner surfaces corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2011 67,665 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 61,598 miles

BOTH FRONT AND REAR DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACES

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 51,197 miles

engine light on

Pass 11 Aug 2008 35,288 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 17,589 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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)

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 HLH is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GR04 HLH, 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 HLH is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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