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HJ54 NWV

2004 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

85,008 mi
Last recorded85,008 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 NWV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 85,008 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 9 Aug 2024 85,008 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 5 Jun 2023 81,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 5 Jun 2023 81,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 31 May 2022 78,179 miles

Front & rear suspension components have surface corrosion .

General surface corrosion under vehicle.

vehicle presented in wet conditions.

Fail 31 May 2022 78,179 miles

Front & rear suspension components have surface corrosion .

General surface corrosion under vehicle.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

vehicle presented in wet conditions.

Pass 20 May 2021 74,137 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS COVERS CORRODED / RUSTED

Fail 20 May 2021 74,137 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS COVERS CORRODED / RUSTED

Pass 23 May 2020 70,755 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 67,187 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 63,910 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 63,065 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 60,657 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 60,657 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 57,780 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 53,603 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 52,532 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 52,531 miles

eml light on

Fail 10 Oct 2013 52,531 miles

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

eml light on

Pass 1 Nov 2012 48,571 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 41,129 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 32,610 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 17,371 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 14,091 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

off side rear inner tyre side wall deteriorated

Fail 22 Aug 2008 14,091 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

off side rear inner tyre side wall deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2007 11,480 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HJ54 NWV is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Blue 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 HJ54 NWV, 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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HJ54 NWV is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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