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J320 DYR

2004 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,704 mi
Last recorded105,704 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ320 DYR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 105,704 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 105,613 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 105,591 miles

Engine oil leak

Hand brake travel high

Play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Wipers poor

Pass 17 Oct 2009 101,414 miles

hand brake high

n/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 10 Oct 2009 101,272 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

hand brake high

n/s/f disc in poor condition

n/s/f strut on limit (leaking)

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 17 Oct 2008 95,916 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Signs of front wheels rubbing on inner arch - not at time of test

Wet test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 95,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Signs of front wheels rubbing on inner arch - not at time of test

Wet test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre very close to limit!

Pass 10 Oct 2007 93,754 miles

considerable handbrake travel

evidence of offside front tyre rubbing inner wheel arch.However,not rubbing at time of test

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

offside front tyre under inflated

offside front wheel bearing slight play

Fail 10 Oct 2007 93,754 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

considerable handbrake travel

evidence of offside front tyre rubbing inner wheel arch.However,not rubbing at time of test

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

offside front tyre under inflated

offside front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 14 Oct 2006 92,524 miles

advisory items from initial test still apply

Fail 11 Oct 2006 92,518 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

offside front lower suspension arm inner bush deteriorated and needs attention - on limits

Pass 11 Oct 2005 89,793 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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J320 DYR is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J320 DYR, 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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J320 DYR is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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