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J805 RTT

2004 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,892 mi
Last recorded125,892 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ805 RTT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 125,892 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 125,892 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 125,223 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 124,745 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 124,409 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 124,060 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 123,488 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 123,258 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 123,258 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 122,932 miles

handbrake travel is quite high

Fail 24 Sep 2009 122,932 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

handbrake travel is quite high

Pass 27 Aug 2008 121,069 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 121,069 miles

Offside Rear Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 117,833 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 117,833 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 115,188 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 115,181 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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J805 RTT is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 J805 RTT, 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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J805 RTT is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is J805 RTT safe to buy?

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