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MK04 DZL

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,876 mi
Last recorded104,876 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 DZL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 104,876 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear o/s - n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 104,816 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear o/s - n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 93,166 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 93,166 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 82,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Park brake pivot not on stop

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 77,239 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 77,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 77,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 73,541 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 73,540 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 68,592 miles

Front both tyres deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 68,592 miles

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

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

Front both tyres deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 65,193 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 62,114 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 62,113 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 58,810 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 54,808 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 50,552 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 44,102 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 44,102 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 39,228 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 34,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 29,187 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 22,626 miles

handbrake high

Pass 25 Feb 2008 16,572 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 12,921 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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MK04 DZL is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 MK04 DZL, 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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MK04 DZL is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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