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HF04 VLX

2004 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,918 mi
Last recorded97,918 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 VLX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 97,918 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 97,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 84,065 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 83,017 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall large cuts. no cords

little reserve travel on parking brake

Pass 18 Jul 2017 81,848 miles

offside front shocker damp

Pass 2 Jul 2016 80,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 80,123 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 79,628 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2014 72,991 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 65,957 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 55,099 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 46,714 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 38,063 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 28,484 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 19,603 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 9,788 miles

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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HF04 VLX is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HF04 VLX, 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 HF04 VLX registered?

HF04 VLX is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 23 July 2004.

Is HF04 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF04 VLX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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