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H849 PRD

2004 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

173,682 mi
Last recorded173,682 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH849 PRD
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 173,682 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 173,677 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe connection, (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear number plate light dull,

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 172,507 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 172,501 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Towards rear (From down pipe) (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 170,587 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 170,565 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both front brake flexi-hoses insecure

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 163,552 miles

R Suspntion bushes got play

Steering got slightly play

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Antiroll bar bushes got play

Brake pipes slightly correded

Floor got slightly rust

Fail 3 Aug 2011 163,552 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Antiroll bar bushes got play

Brake pipes slightly correded

Floor got slightly rust

R Suspntion bushes got play

Steering got slightly play

Fail 3 May 2011 163,546 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Inner Front brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2010 158,476 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2008 119,811 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 1 May 2007 100,472 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 100,472 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

puncture in offside front outer sidewall

Pass 23 Jan 2006 89,910 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front wipers smeary

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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H849 PRD is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 H849 PRD, 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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H849 PRD is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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