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RA54 UEV

2004 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,959 mi
Last recorded93,959 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 UEV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 93,959 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s rear, o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s front, o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s rear, o/s rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing front shockers both are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front, o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filler hose has a slight leak

Fail 18 Oct 2022 93,959 miles

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s rear, o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s front, o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s rear, o/s rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing front shockers both are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front, o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filler hose has a slight leak

Pass 18 Aug 2021 93,954 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened n/s rear, o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both and rear both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s rear, o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s front, o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 92,416 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 89,586 miles

parking brake low

Pass 27 May 2016 86,576 miles

rear handbrakes low

Pass 26 May 2015 83,011 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 81,508 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Undertrays covering underbody

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

Fail 19 May 2014 81,508 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Undertrays covering underbody

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 81,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2012 76,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 76,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2011 65,713 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 54,205 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 54,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 41,961 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 6 Nov 2008 29,670 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 22,111 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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RA54 UEV is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RA54 UEV, 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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RA54 UEV is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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