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J4 UEC

2004 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

68,816 mi
Last recorded68,816 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 UEC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2024 68,816 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S/F & N/S/R (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded N/S/F,N/S/R & O/S/R Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 68,744 miles

Coil spring corroded N/S/R, N/S/F & O/S/R Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill & Wheel Arch Corroded , small hole in arch needs welding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front & rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 68,744 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded N/S/R, N/S/F & O/S/R Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill & Wheel Arch Corroded , small hole in arch needs welding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front & rear corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 67,958 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside Front,Nearside Rear & Offside Rear Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Sill Badly Corroded . Small Hole At Arch & Area Forward Is Corroded , Reqires Welding.

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear Both Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 67,330 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 67,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 67,150 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 66,925 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 66,200 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 64,094 miles

corrosion and weakness o/s/r outer sill

corrosion both front jacking points/ rear under sills and chassis rails

corrosion on both rear brake discs

corrosion on front sub frame and suspension

fluctuation on rear brakes

Fail 18 Dec 2017 64,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating Brake disc corroded-inner face (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill(yellow chalk) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating Brake disc corroded-inner face (3.7.B.3)

corrosion and weakness o/s/r outer sill

corrosion both front jacking points/ rear under sills and chassis rails

corrosion on both rear brake discs

corrosion on front sub frame and suspension

fluctuation on rear brakes

Pass 20 Dec 2016 61,747 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 56,509 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded All Coil Springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 51,527 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 46,276 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre pressure low but no visable nails

Pass 20 Dec 2012 41,914 miles

rear silencer heat shields rattling & slightly insecure

slight corrosion on steering column universal joint at steering rack

Fail 10 Dec 2012 41,851 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear silencer heat shields rattling & slightly insecure

slight corrosion on steering column universal joint at steering rack

Fail 12 Dec 2011 38,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s sun visor loose

o/s wiper smears

Pass 12 Dec 2011 38,228 miles

o/s sun visor loose

o/s wiper smears

Pass 13 Dec 2010 36,676 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s & n/s rear brakes binding slightly

o/s & n/s rear brake discs slightly corroded, especially inside

Pass 28 Nov 2009 33,764 miles

rear engine cover hanging down.

Pass 1 Dec 2008 26,983 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 19,384 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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J4 UEC is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 J4 UEC, 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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J4 UEC is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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