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MK54 SJV

2004 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,248 mi
Last recorded71,248 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 SJV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 71,248 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 71,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 70,790 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 70,787 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 70,240 miles

various underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2021 69,765 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 69,270 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 68,375 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 68,375 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 67,667 miles

Corrosion on under body

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 67,667 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Corrosion on under body

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 66,928 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 66,063 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 64,154 miles

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

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

Windscreen cracked outside swept area not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 18 May 2015 64,154 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Windscreen cracked outside swept area not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 11 Jun 2014 63,598 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 60,926 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play near side front tie rod

slight play off side front tie rod

Fail 31 Jul 2013 60,925 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play near side front tie rod

slight play off side front tie rod

Pass 7 Aug 2012 57,104 miles

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

near side front tyre cracking

near side front tyre has nail in tread

near side front tyre perished

Fail 27 Jul 2012 56,948 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

near side front tyre perished

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

near side front tyre cracking

near side front tyre has nail in tread

Pass 3 Aug 2011 51,807 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 51,802 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) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 40,772 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 29,048 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 19,717 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 10,305 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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MK54 SJV is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Red 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 MK54 SJV, 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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MK54 SJV is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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