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KU04 UXZ

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,977 mi
Last recorded109,977 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 UXZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 109,977 miles

both rear tyres perishing and worn low

front fogs inop and tell tale inop

headlights tarnishing

oil leak from engine

Fail 19 Jul 2021 109,884 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel no reserve handbrake travel (1.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic brake calliper leaking o/s/r brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perishing and worn low

front fogs inop and tell tale inop

headlights tarnishing

oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Aug 2020 104,834 miles

general corrosion

oil leaks

Fail 7 Aug 2020 104,834 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

general corrosion

oil leaks

Pass 8 Aug 2019 99,681 miles

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

Nearside Front drop link dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Front position light (led flashing)

Nearside Front suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Rear drop link dust cover deteriorated

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

Offside Front drop link dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Offside Rear drop link dust cover deteriorated

oil leak

undertray fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2019 99,674 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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 emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 94,256 miles

Handbrake has little to no reserve travel

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 26 Jul 2017 90,832 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front undertray fitted - not allowing full inspection

offside rear tyre has various cuts at the inner sidewall

rear tyres heavily perished/cracking at edges and sidewalls

Fail 26 Jun 2017 90,665 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating offside is worst (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened INNER FACE - less than 50% surface area remaining (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

EML on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front headlamp lens' misted

nearside rear SILL slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre heavily perishing/cracking

offside front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

offside rear SILL slightly corroded

offside rear tyre has various cuts at inner sidewall

Pass 10 Mar 2016 87,374 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant leak from at back

Fail 8 Mar 2016 87,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low PRS (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant leak from at back

Pass 4 Mar 2015 83,414 miles

EML on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 3 Mar 2015 83,413 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

EML on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Feb 2014 78,016 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 78,016 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 72,144 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 72,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 63,129 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 63,129 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 54,256 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 45,814 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 37,177 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 29,526 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 20,822 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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KU04 UXZ is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KU04 UXZ, 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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KU04 UXZ is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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