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RY53 PZE

2004 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,552 mi
Last recorded88,552 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 PZE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 88,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 86,512 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 86,512 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 84,691 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 84,691 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 82,988 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 81,217 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 81,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 78,928 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 77,635 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 75,219 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 72,321 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 72,317 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2017 68,563 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 65,348 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 65,348 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 62,406 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 57,627 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 53,841 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 53,841 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 49,263 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2012 49,263 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 44,178 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 34,516 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RY53 PZE 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 75%.

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 RY53 PZE, 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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RY53 PZE is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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