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K581 BOM

2004 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,885 mi
Last recorded93,885 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK581 BOM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 93,885 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 93,462 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 90,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 90,342 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 83,804 miles

Has different switches for sidelights,number plate lights and rear foglamp

OS rack boot deter.

OSR inner cv boot has a temp repair

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Position lamp incorrect colour NSF and OSF are orange (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 83,798 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Has different switches for sidelights,number plate lights and rear foglamp

OS rack boot deter.

OSR inner cv boot has a temp repair

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Position lamp incorrect colour NSF and OSF are orange (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 81,712 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hose ferrules corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Sidelight operated by separate switch

Slight oil leak

Pass 23 May 2016 78,931 miles

All brake discs have surface corrosion

ECU light on

No water circulation?

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 78,832 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 78,832 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 78,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n.s.f fog lamp not working

Fail 14 Jul 2009 78,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n.s.f fog lamp not working

Pass 26 Jul 2006 77,808 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 77,808 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

oil leak

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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K581 BOM is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K581 BOM, 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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K581 BOM is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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