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HJ53 TXX

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

61,647 mi
Last recorded61,647 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 TXX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 61,647 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rust to various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 61,052 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rust to various suspension components

Pass 21 Dec 2022 60,632 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 60,199 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 138,537 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 59,763 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 59,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 58,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 57,943 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 55,708 miles

difficult to inspect covers over chassis /sill areas

headlamps faded

nsr tyre wearing inner edges

Pass 14 Dec 2016 50,669 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 50,669 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 45,387 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 41,240 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 38,234 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 38,234 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 33,272 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 30,120 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 30,120 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 26,956 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 23,662 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 23,662 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 20,081 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Dec 2007 16,793 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 16,793 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 11,491 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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HJ53 TXX is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HJ53 TXX, 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 HJ53 TXX registered?

HJ53 TXX is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 3 January 2004.

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