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J383 XCF

2004 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

204,767 mi
Last recorded204,767 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ383 XCF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 204,767 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 204,679 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced seam running length of cill and inner wheel arch cill area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced cill outer (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 200,188 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both outer sills corroded weak in places.

spare wheel missing,

Fail 31 May 2022 200,188 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust blow, (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both outer sills corroded weak in places.

spare wheel missing,

Pass 6 Mar 2021 200,049 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 199,932 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel. (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 199,216 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 199,216 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 194,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 194,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2012 194,716 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 194,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside & nearside rear discs getting poor

Pass 4 Aug 2011 184,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 168,990 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 155,480 miles

all suspension rubbers slightly perished

off side front anti roll bar link gaiter split

Pass 3 Sep 2007 146,096 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 146,096 miles

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

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

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

handbrake has a lower reading on offside and only a small amount of reserve travel but efficency ok at present

Pass 4 Sep 2006 135,736 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 135,728 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 126,987 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 126,987 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front 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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J383 XCF is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J383 XCF, 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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J383 XCF is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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