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J742 XAJ

2004 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,583 mi
Last recorded157,583 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ742 XAJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 157,583 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 157,096 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 157,096 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2013 156,215 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 155,644 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 155,223 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 145,808 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 145,808 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 141,502 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 137,673 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 125,889 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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J742 XAJ is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J742 XAJ, 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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J742 XAJ is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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