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K209 JHL

2004 Eunos Roadster

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

181,521 mi
Last recorded181,521 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Eunos Roadster123,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK209 JHL
MakeEunos
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 181,521 miles

under vehicle covered in thick black paint

Fail 2 Sep 2025 181,450 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Jun 2023 181,141 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2019 178,477 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 178,477 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 175,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between CAT & Centre Section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 174,923 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between CAT & Centre Section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 170,297 miles

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

Offside Rear disc rusty

Fail 19 Jun 2017 170,297 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear disc rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2016 165,515 miles

all brake pipes slightly coroded

Fail 22 Jun 2016 165,515 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes slightly coroded

Pass 15 Jun 2015 162,565 miles

all brake pipes slightly coroded

Fail 11 Jun 2015 162,464 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

all brake pipes slightly coroded

Pass 3 Jul 2014 157,206 miles

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

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

signs off repair left rear outer sill

Fail 24 Jun 2014 157,194 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

surface corrosion on all front and rear suspension components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 156,649 miles

all front suspention gators perished

all springs corroded

engine oil leak

tyre size 185/60r14

Pass 7 Mar 2012 155,237 miles

tyre size 185/60/14

bolt in offside door catch loose

both front bumper stays insecure

both front lower ball joint covers split but still stopping dirt

both upper ball joint gaitors starting to crack

horns slightly loose

nearside seat back slightly loose

nearsie rear sill cracked and has small hole through first skin

offside door mirror slightly loose

offside haed light image slightly fuzzy

offside reverse light dull

slight movement in steering wheel

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in steering arms

steering rack boots starting to crack

Pass 3 Mar 2011 154,199 miles

air horn loose

exhaust corroded

fog lamp tell tail dim

offside headlight image slightly distorted

offside reverse light dim

slight oil leak from engine

tyre size 185/60/14

Pass 3 Jul 2009 152,874 miles

damage to chassis

knocking noise from steering wheel

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight engine oil leak (suspect rocker cover gasket)

slight flex in steering wheel

Fail 25 Jun 2009 152,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

damage to chassis

knocking noise from steering wheel

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight engine oil leak (suspect rocker cover gasket)

slight flex in steering wheel

Fail 21 Jul 2008 146,882 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 146,882 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 123,769 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 108,998 miles

How Reliable is the Eunos Roadster?

Based on 3,940 MOT tests across 268 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
2,743
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
268
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 104
fog lamp not working 102
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 100
parking brake recording little or no effort 78
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K209 JHL is a 2004 Eunos Roadster in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2004 Eunos Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 123,769 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 Eunos Roadster fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 107 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K209 JHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Eunos Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 22 years old, this Eunos Roadster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K209 JHL is a 2004 Eunos Roadster, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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