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ML03 JAN

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

141,567 mi
Last recorded141,567 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 JAN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2025 141,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill to outer beside fuel tank (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension radius arm mount /chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 135,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 82v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 82v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 135,832 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack casing fractured and stability or attachment of casing affected (2.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 82v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 82v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 129,676 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 129,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 117,642 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened by steering rack mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs/crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 117,308 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by inner arm suspension mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened by steering rack mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs/crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 109,640 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 102,335 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 102,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2019 92,326 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 92,326 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 84,266 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 83,111 miles

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

handbrake eff,only just met

Pass 19 Nov 2015 81,664 miles

handbrake eff. only just met

Pass 4 Dec 2014 79,765 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 76,306 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 71,103 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 2 Dec 2011 61,197 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 48,837 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 43,726 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 39,155 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 34,959 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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ML03 JAN is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ML03 JAN, 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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ML03 JAN is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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