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K542 HEG

2004 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,408 mi
Last recorded133,408 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK542 HEG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2019 133,408 miles

Emissions not tested engine overheating on fast idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched insecurely attached to suspension leg (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched insecurely attached to suspension leg (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched insecurely attached to suspension leg (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly fitted (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 136,666 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 130,644 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 130,644 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing drop link (2.4.G.3b)

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

Fail 27 Dec 2016 130,617 miles

Electrical wiring insecure multiple in front compartment (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened top mount (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake discs corroded

most suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 129,307 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 128,799 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

every anti roll bar linkage joint has one or more ball joint dust cover split

every brake disc is corroded on one or more of its working faces

Pass 20 Nov 2010 128,108 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s of steering rack damp

o/s/f brake disc corroded on inside face

Pass 27 Nov 2009 127,175 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 127,128 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 122,480 miles

All the front lamps have condensation in them.

Imbalance in the front brakes is near the limit.

The N/S/R handbrake reading has just passed and the travel on the handbrake lever is right on the limit.

The O/S/F brake disc is starting to corrode on the inside and the N/S/F brake disc is slightly starting to corrode on the inside.

The O/S/R exhaust mounting is being held on by cable ties on to the mountings but seems to be ok.

The headlight aim's are on the limit for kick up.

The main beam tell tale cover is missing and it is shining white. Advise sorting!

Fail 29 Oct 2008 122,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

All the front lamps have condensation in them.

Both the front brake discs are alightly stareting to corrode on the inside.

Imbalance in the front brakes is near the limit.

The N/S/R handbrake reading has just passed and the travel on the handbrake lever is right on the limit.

The O/S/R exhaust mounting is being held on by cable ties on to the mountings but seems to be ok.

The O/S/R tyre is right on the limit for wear.

The main beam tell tale cover is missing and it is shining white. Advise sorting!

Pass 7 Nov 2007 110,585 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 110,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 101,570 miles

offside rear wheel slightly binding

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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K542 HEG is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K542 HEG, 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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K542 HEG is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 August 2004.

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