CarVerify

Free Car Check

HJ54 TOH

2004 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,199 mi
Last recorded76,199 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 TOH
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 76,199 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 76,174 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 75,678 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 75,555 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 73,048 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 73,048 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished and flat spotted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished and flat spotted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 73,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Undertrays / Engine covers fitted obscuring sum components

Pass 3 Sep 2015 73,032 miles

nearside rear tyre tread low

offside rear tyre tread low

parking brake efficiency only just met

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Sep 2014 72,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2014 72,883 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 71,041 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 69,000 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 61,980 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F shocke absorbers gater deterated

Fail 21 Mar 2012 61,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

N/S/F and O/S/F shocke absorbers gater deterated

Pass 30 Mar 2011 53,928 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 53,928 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 43,997 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 33,609 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 33,609 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 27,717 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 27,717 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

brake fluid low

Pass 16 May 2007 21,488 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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
Full Toyota MR2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HJ54 TOH is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TOH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HJ54 TOH?

You can check the full history of HJ54 TOH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HJ54 TOH registered?

HJ54 TOH is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is HJ54 TOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ54 TOH shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HJ54 TOH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HJ54 TOH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.