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MD53 KPL

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

113,072 mi
Last recorded113,072 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 KPL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 113,072 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 112,983 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

handbrake travel has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Oct 2021 112,795 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front spring upper saddle cups heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front coil springs slight corrosion

front number plate cracked

hand brake travel sightly high

offside rear coil spring slight corrosion

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle chassis body and various other components

under vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 6 Oct 2021 112,795 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front spring upper saddle cups heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front coil springs slight corrosion

front number plate cracked

offside rear coil spring slight corrosion

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle chassis body and various other components

Pass 9 Sep 2020 112,655 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s front spring upper saddle cups heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight uneven wear on rear tyres

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle chassis/body and various other components

Pass 12 Aug 2019 112,578 miles

Slight uneven wear to tyres

Surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle inc. chassis, body and all components

Pass 3 Aug 2018 112,536 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears down centre showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyres slightly mis-shaped

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout components and body/structure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 112,536 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears down centre showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyres slightly mis-shaped

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout components and body/structure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 112,417 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

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

surface corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 8 Jan 2016 106,252 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 106,252 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down pipes (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2014 95,820 miles

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

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 15 Mar 2013 87,200 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 87,195 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 81,823 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 72,360 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 60,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 27 Jan 2009 51,312 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 43,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 43,127 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 35,771 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 KPL is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KPL, 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 KPL is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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