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J244 MJL

2004 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

91,231 mi
Last recorded91,231 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ244 MJL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 91,231 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 90,443 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both have corrosion to outer body and upper mountings (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to underbody and suspension components

rear body stiffners/noise reduction bars corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2019 89,031 miles

general surface corrosion to underbody and suspension components

rear body to body noise reduction/body support brackets corroded and seriously weakened

Pass 27 Oct 2018 88,327 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 83,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2017 83,069 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2016 77,542 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Pass 15 Jan 2015 100,969 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 100,965 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 93,460 miles

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

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)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 93,460 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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 9 Jan 2013 86,708 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 86,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 80,680 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 80,680 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 74,946 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 74,946 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

offside front disc corroded on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2010 71,813 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 71,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 69,636 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 65,179 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 3 Jun 2005 64,511 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)

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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J244 MJL is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 J244 MJL, 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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J244 MJL is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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