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KN04 VLS

2004 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

53,424 mi
Last recorded53,424 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN04 VLS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 53,424 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 51,325 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 51,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 49,330 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 47,690 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 47,559 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both rear tyres / cracks between tread

condensation in both rear lights

Fail 2 Dec 2019 47,558 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front coil springs corroded

both rear tyres / cracks between tread

condensation in both rear lights

Pass 7 Dec 2018 46,137 miles

both rear tyres / cracks between tread

hand brake requires adjustment

Pass 6 Dec 2017 45,032 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 43,296 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 43,296 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front split (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 41,070 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front [ inner side] (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 39,154 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 37,270 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 37,268 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 34,351 miles

slight cracking on both rear tyres on tread and side wall

Fail 5 Dec 2012 34,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

slight cracking on both rear tyres on tread and side wall

Pass 7 Dec 2011 32,614 miles

front discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 9 Dec 2010 30,442 miles

advise - front brake discs pitted

Pass 11 Dec 2009 28,174 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 25,455 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 21,249 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 16,075 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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KN04 VLS is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KN04 VLS, 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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What year was KN04 VLS registered?

KN04 VLS is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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