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RK04 YPT

2004 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

92,710 mi
Last recorded92,710 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 YPT
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 92,710 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 92,709 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Inner 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 26 Jul 2024 89,199 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 88,656 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 85,532 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 81,609 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 78,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 78,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 71,086 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin both appear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 65,402 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 65,352 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 57,016 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 49,434 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 45,794 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 43,413 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 41,577 miles

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 20 Feb 2013 41,577 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 16 Feb 2012 39,175 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight feathering to offside rear tyre

slight wear to nearside front on inner edge

Fail 16 Feb 2012 39,175 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight feathering to offside rear tyre

slight wear to nearside front on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2011 36,858 miles

both front tyres showing slight signs of wear

front brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2010 34,317 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)

Oil leak

parking brake lever travel high

Pass 26 Feb 2009 30,822 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 24,847 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 18,967 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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RK04 YPT is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RK04 YPT, 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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RK04 YPT is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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