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J254 CEV

2004 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,190 mi
Last recorded127,190 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ254 CEV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 127,190 miles

Nearside Front steering rack gaitor perished

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering rack gaitor perished

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 123,377 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 120,258 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both (1.1.A.3e)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 116,583 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 111,929 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 106,416 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 100,394 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 93,729 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 19 Apr 2011 85,395 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 78,303 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 78,303 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 69,198 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 66,419 miles

abs may come on again wires perishing

front brake pads slightly low engine management light on

Fail 14 Jun 2008 66,419 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

front brake pads slightly low engine management light on

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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J254 CEV is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J254 CEV, 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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J254 CEV is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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