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KT53 TEU

2004 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

92,177 mi
Last recorded92,177 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 TEU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 92,177 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 92,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 15 May 2024 89,120 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 89,120 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 85,171 miles

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 13 May 2022 82,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 80,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 80,969 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 77,347 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 74,560 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 72,002 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 63,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipes from & near rack (2.3.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 54,032 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipes to steering rack from column (2.3.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 52,992 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 47,733 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 13 Dec 2012 44,106 miles

exhaust rusty in places, rearanti roll bar rusty, headlamp aims just within set limits.

Fail 12 Dec 2012 44,106 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

exhaust rusty in places, rearanti roll bar rusty, headlamp aims just within set limits.

Pass 15 Dec 2011 38,270 miles

exhaust rusty in places, osf tyre tread well worn and just legal, slight play in rear wheel bearings, front brake discs corroded, headlight aims just within limits, vehicle appears to have been unused for some time, and rear brake showing slightest s

signs of binding.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 29,740 miles

both rear tyre treads just legal, front tyres well worn on edges, light corrosion on brake disc faces, slight play in rear wheel bearings.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 21,585 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 21,585 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 19,199 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 19,199 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KT53 TEU is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KT53 TEU, 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 KT53 TEU registered?

KT53 TEU is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is KT53 TEU safe to buy?

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