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RN53 AXK

2004 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

108,344 mi
Last recorded108,344 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 AXK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 108,344 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 108,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 107,319 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 107,073 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 107,073 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 97,297 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 97,297 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 87,542 miles

E M light on

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 87,542 miles

E M light on

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 83,063 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 79,734 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 76,501 miles

N/S/R tyre perishing

O/S/F brake disc corrosion to inner face

Pass 25 Jul 2013 73,523 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2012 71,081 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 66,974 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 66,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 62,059 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 59,535 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 59,533 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2009 43,284 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 26,769 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 26,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 14,082 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 14,082 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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RN53 AXK is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 RN53 AXK, 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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RN53 AXK is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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