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RK54 RUU

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,760 mi
Last recorded161,760 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 RUU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 161,760 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 161,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 156,901 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 150,198 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 144,800 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 134,284 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 134,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 124,095 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 116,911 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 112,083 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 105,160 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

plastic covers fitted to parts of vehicle not allowing full inspection

steering column UJ is very corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 102,582 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable steering column (2.2.C.1d)

some suspension components are very corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2017 102,457 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering center of rear cross member above exhaust pipe (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable steering column uj (2.2.C.1d)

some suspension components are very corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2016 98,606 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 2 Aug 2016 98,606 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 4 Aug 2015 92,609 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 87,980 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 87,969 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 83,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 80,008 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 76,540 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 71,961 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 71,961 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 64,292 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 64,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s rear tyre is worn on thee inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2008 41,894 miles

hand brake travel is long

Pass 29 Aug 2007 41,745 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 41,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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RK54 RUU is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RK54 RUU, 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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RK54 RUU is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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