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MF54 VBT

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

155,707 mi
Last recorded155,707 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 VBT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 155,707 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 155,197 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 152,438 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 149,088 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 145,239 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 139,287 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 139,287 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 122,627 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 107,878 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear backplates rusting

Fail 8 Nov 2017 107,868 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear backplates rusting

Pass 11 Nov 2016 102,145 miles

Heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Under trays fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2016 102,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings On subframe (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings On top of subframe (6.1.B.2)

Heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2015 95,816 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 85,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 75,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Sat nav holder in windscreen outside of zone A

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2013 75,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Sat nav holder in windscreen outside of zone A

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 64,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

pastic covers over boot area,front of car

steering u/j rusty

Fail 25 Oct 2012 64,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

pastic covers over boot area,front of car

steering u/j rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2011 56,148 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 46,520 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 20 Oct 2009 37,535 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 31,387 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 22,902 miles

both rear tyres on limit

Pass 31 Aug 2007 22,322 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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MF54 VBT 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 79.2%.

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 MF54 VBT, 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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MF54 VBT is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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