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RF04 FRZ

2004 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,810 mi
Last recorded107,810 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 FRZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 107,810 miles

All brake backplates heavily corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Rack pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms and rods corroded/pitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 106,661 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 106,661 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 104,955 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 104,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 101,350 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components and subframes

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 8 May 2019 101,347 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components and subframes

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 96,567 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 93,871 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 89,040 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 89,040 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sunvisa (8.3.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 80,521 miles

N/s/f tyre 3mm of tread on edges (185/55/15)

N/s/f tyre starting to crack on tread

N/s/r tyre 1mm of tread inner edge/2mm outer edge

N/s/r tyre valve starting to crack

O/s/f tyre 1.6mm of tread inner edge/3mm outer edge

O/s/r brake disc corroded inner face

O/s/r tyre 2mm of tread on inner edge

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

Pass 8 May 2014 73,473 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 May 2014 73,473 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2013 65,831 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 60,127 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 53,727 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 48,645 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 36,896 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 34,866 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 16,325 miles

nearside and offside front tyres just starting to wear on inner tread

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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RF04 FRZ is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RF04 FRZ, 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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RF04 FRZ is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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