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MC53 AUV

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,100 mi
Last recorded159,100 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 AUV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 159,100 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 22 Jan 2016 159,100 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Engine management light on

Pass 17 Jan 2015 144,898 miles

engine management light stays on

nearside front tyre worn on inner tread edge but still just legal

Fail 17 Jan 2015 144,898 miles

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)

engine management light stays on

nearside front tyre worn on inner tread edge but still just legal

Pass 25 Jan 2014 131,861 miles

engine management light stays on

engine oil leak from rocker cover

Fail 24 Jan 2014 131,860 miles

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

engine management light stays on

engine oil leak from rocker cover

Pass 26 Jan 2013 122,266 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 122,266 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 111,994 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 105,107 miles

engine management lamp stays on

Fail 22 Jan 2011 105,107 miles

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

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

engine management lamp stays on

Pass 10 Oct 2009 89,244 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 76,542 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 63,266 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 47,364 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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MC53 AUV is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MC53 AUV, 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 MC53 AUV registered?

MC53 AUV is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 25 February 2004.

Is MC53 AUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC53 AUV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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