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PN54 SMU

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

118,844 mi
Last recorded118,844 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN54 SMU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2025 118,844 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded/ damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 107,089 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 107,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joints on both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 101,331 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 101,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 96,051 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 92,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 9 Dec 2019 87,630 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 87,610 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 83,836 miles

Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 83,824 miles

Brake clevis joint insecure nearside hand brake clevis pin locking device missing (1.1.15 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 79,520 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 71,008 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 70,824 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 66,424 miles

Front Both tyres perished

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Both tyres perished

Fail 24 Sep 2015 66,424 miles

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

Front Both tyres perished

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Both tyres perished

Pass 22 Sep 2014 61,916 miles

OS lower ball joint gaiter perishing

Vehicle protection panelling fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2013 58,207 miles

Rear tyres perishing, tread cracking.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 55,399 miles

Both front shock absorbers (rubber gaiters split).

Front Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 50,619 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 50,619 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres perished.

Nearside rear tyre perished, tread splitting.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 45,965 miles

rear o/side tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2009 41,869 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 36,014 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 28,031 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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PN54 SMU 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 68%.

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 PN54 SMU, 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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PN54 SMU is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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