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MR02 JNP

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,023 mi
Last recorded64,023 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR02 JNP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 64,023 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 63,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 63,357 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 63,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 63,031 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 62,548 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 62,548 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 61,979 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 61,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement Brake caliper seized (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure Tail pipe mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear suspension subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 61,470 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 59,259 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 58,149 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 56,056 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 56,055 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 54,633 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 52,795 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 48,713 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 45,416 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 41,123 miles

both rear brake discs rusty inner face

Pass 18 Feb 2011 36,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion o/s & n/s front brake discs inner face

Pass 19 Feb 2010 31,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake alittle poor on efficiency still passed

Pass 20 Feb 2009 22,852 miles

corrosion on front discs

front tyres scrubbed on edges

n/s/f tyre at 2mm

o/s/f tyre at legal wear limit

Fail 20 Feb 2009 22,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

corrosion on front discs

front tyres scrubbed on edges

n/s/f tyre at 2mm

o/s/f tyre at legal wear limit

Pass 22 Feb 2008 17,278 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 12,832 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)

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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MR02 JNP is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MR02 JNP, 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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What year was MR02 JNP registered?

MR02 JNP is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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