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LA51 APA

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

111,091 mi
Last recorded111,091 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 APA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 111,091 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 May 2026 111,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working both side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 110,944 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive including sill and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive including sill and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 110,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 110,659 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 110,123 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 108,277 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower cup of front shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R front lower suspension arm mount to floor slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower cup of front shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S/R front lower suspension arm floor mount slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 108,261 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both rear (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower cup of front shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R front lower suspension arm mount to floor slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower cup of front shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S/R front lower suspension arm floor mount slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 107,205 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 107,230 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 106,314 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 106,314 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 105,136 miles

Weathering and slight run out noted at front and rear brake discs.

Fail 3 May 2018 105,134 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Both. (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Weathering and slight run out noted at front and rear brake discs.

Pass 8 May 2017 103,113 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 103,074 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 100,774 miles

Nearside clip missing from cable

Offside clip missing from cable

Pass 8 Jun 2015 94,992 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 94,491 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 85,873 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 77,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 77,430 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2012 64,622 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 55,642 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 55,642 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 55,593 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs excessivly pitted on inside surfaces. engine management light on. shim plates falling out of o/s/rear brake caliper.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 47,510 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 37,168 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 29,506 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 29,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyer inner edge on limit

Pass 16 Jul 2007 22,992 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (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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LA51 APA is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 LA51 APA, 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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LA51 APA is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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