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PJ04 VYS

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,229 mi
Last recorded87,229 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 VYS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 87,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise rear brake service

emissions close to limit

Pass 1 Aug 2022 86,078 miles

Handbrake travel

Parking brake just met requirement

Underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2021 84,644 miles

Both rear brake backplates corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2021 84,621 miles

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

Both rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2020 83,007 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 80,410 miles

front brake pads worn

wear and corrosion front brake discs

Pass 10 Mar 2018 78,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has age cracks in tread

Pass 9 Mar 2017 74,152 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 69,369 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 16 Mar 2016 69,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 65,697 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 62,402 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 52,733 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 60,019 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 57,318 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 53,594 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Long travel on handbrake.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 53,592 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Long travel on handbrake.

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 50,837 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 49,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 36,261 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 25,196 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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PJ04 VYS is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PJ04 VYS, 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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PJ04 VYS is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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