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PE54 KKF

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

180,612 mi
Last recorded180,612 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 KKF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 180,612 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

surface corrosion throughout under side

Fail 4 Jul 2025 180,612 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

surface corrosion throughout under side

Fail 2 Jul 2025 180,603 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL four road springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ALL ball joints gaiters perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms/components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion throughout underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 180,591 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All four corners coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion throughout all front and rear suspension components and prescribed areas

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern only just meets requirements (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 178,613 miles

Coil spring corroded All FOUR (x4) Coil spring corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 176,919 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 173,148 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 167,420 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 154,376 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 147,486 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 147,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 137,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low indicating a cable or caliper issue

Pass 20 Sep 2016 126,829 miles

both rear brakes have slight bind.

Fail 20 Sep 2016 126,829 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brakes have slight bind.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 116,109 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 106,207 miles

Surface corrosion to sump pan.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 92,896 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 82,801 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 82,801 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 72,600 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 72,600 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 60,631 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 60,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 50,195 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 50,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 40,012 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 40,012 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 3 Sep 2007 29,049 miles

both front tyres worn low inner edge

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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PE54 KKF is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PE54 KKF, 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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PE54 KKF is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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