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MM53 EZU

2004 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

91,475 mi
Last recorded91,475 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 EZU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 91,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Aug 2025 91,471 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 0.68% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2024 85,630 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 79,617 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both cloudy / scratched (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 75,339 miles

under trays & covers fitted - not allowing inspection of covered areas

Pass 11 Aug 2021 73,141 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

trays and covers fitted -- not allowing full inspection of covered areas

Fail 3 Aug 2021 73,039 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

trays and covers fitted -- not allowing full inspection of covered areas

Pass 18 Aug 2020 72,460 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both cloudy/scratched (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 67,512 miles

Coil spring corroded all starting to rust (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 May 2018 63,159 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 63,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge and perished

Pass 28 Apr 2017 57,956 miles

EML illuminated

Pass 5 May 2016 52,739 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 52,739 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 42,605 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 40,749 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 33,039 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 28,348 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 24,198 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 19 Jan 2010 18,416 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 26 Feb 2009 13,375 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 10,614 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 4 Jan 2007 6,591 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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MM53 EZU is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MM53 EZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MM53 EZU registered?

MM53 EZU is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is MM53 EZU safe to buy?

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