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NJ54 KKA

2004 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,516 mi
Last recorded121,516 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ54 KKA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2025 121,516 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 121,092 miles

Coolant leak front coolant hose leaking ()

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 121,092 miles

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

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

Coolant leak front coolant hose leaking ()

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 118,452 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 118,448 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rera subframe above exhaust flexi section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at join to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 115,496 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 106,561 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 105,000 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 104,387 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres inner edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 96,784 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 96,784 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 87,792 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 73,439 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 61,804 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 61,804 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 53,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 53,654 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 44,890 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 35,272 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 26,983 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 19,203 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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NJ54 KKA is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NJ54 KKA, 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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NJ54 KKA is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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