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KS53 RZC

2004 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

69,416 mi
Last recorded69,416 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 RZC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 69,416 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 68,720 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 68,062 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded From steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 68,054 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded From steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 67,130 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 67,130 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 66,581 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 65,499 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 65,494 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 64,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 64,239 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 59,002 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 57,488 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 55,800 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 54,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R tyre worn on edges

Fail 20 Nov 2015 54,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R tyre worn on edges

Fail 9 Jan 2015 51,018 miles

Approx 2mm left front brake pads

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 51,018 miles

Approx 2mm left front brake pads

Pass 11 Jan 2014 47,886 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 44,596 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 44,510 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 41,507 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 33,583 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 25,996 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 22,757 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 20,569 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 16,967 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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KS53 RZC is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 KS53 RZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KS53 RZC?

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What year was KS53 RZC registered?

KS53 RZC is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 14 January 2004.

Is KS53 RZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS53 RZC shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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