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NL54 XAA

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

150,101 mi
Last recorded150,101 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 XAA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2023 150,101 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both rear flexi hoses are insecure

Handbrake lever on nearside rear brake caliper does not return fully

Pass 26 Oct 2022 142,597 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Brake discs slightly warped (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 142,595 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Brake discs slightly warped (1.2.1 (e))

Handbrake lever travel is excessive

Nearside Handbrake lever on brake caliper does not return fully

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 134,867 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 134,867 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached Lower nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Both front brake flexi hoses, bolts are loose

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake flexi hose bolt is loose

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake flexi hose is insecure, mounting bolt missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 129,282 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working and lens broken

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake discs are slightly warped

Fail 10 Nov 2020 129,282 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working and lens broken

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake discs are slightly warped

Pass 30 Oct 2019 123,012 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp lens is broken

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 123,012 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens is broken

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 111,866 miles

screen has stone chips

Fail 15 Oct 2018 111,866 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

rear brake pads are low

screen has stone chips

handbrake travel is high

Pass 13 Nov 2017 78,584 miles

offside hand brake reading is low and close to a failure

Pass 12 Nov 2016 65,351 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 62,126 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively handbrake only just eff (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 54,957 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 54,957 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

offside parking brake slightly down on efficiency. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 28 Jan 2014 47,695 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)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 41,372 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 35,436 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 35,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 31,863 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 29,519 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)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 29,519 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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 24,638 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 21,950 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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NL54 XAA 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 64%.

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 NL54 XAA, 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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NL54 XAA is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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