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MD53 BHJ

2004 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

57,192 mi
Last recorded57,192 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 BHJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 57,192 miles

EML ON

Fail 13 Aug 2018 57,187 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

EML ON

Pass 14 Aug 2017 53,780 miles

engine light on

Fail 11 Aug 2017 53,778 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Pass 4 Aug 2016 52,102 miles

Offside Rear tyre splitting

Fail 4 Aug 2016 52,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear tyre splitting

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 47,945 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine warning light on

Pass 7 Jul 2015 47,945 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 2 Jul 2014 43,757 miles

eml light on

Fail 2 Jul 2014 43,757 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eml light on

Pass 25 Jun 2013 39,663 miles

offside front brake disc is badly corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2013 39,663 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front brake disc is badly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2012 32,903 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)

f discs corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2011 25,057 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 19,882 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 16,768 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 16,768 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 13,160 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 12,366 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 12,366 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 9,163 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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MD53 BHJ is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MD53 BHJ, 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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MD53 BHJ is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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