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SB04 LFR

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,971 mi
Last recorded109,971 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 LFR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 109,971 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 109,902 miles

hand brake only just met legal requirment

Pass 3 Sep 2016 108,810 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side rear (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded both side front (2.4.C.1b)

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

vehicle rusty underneath

Fail 30 Aug 2016 108,797 miles

Centre Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side rear (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded both side front (2.4.C.1b)

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

vehicle rusty underneath

Pass 22 Aug 2015 105,371 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 105,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 96,500 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 96,500 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 85,405 miles

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

n/s park brake performane no as good as expected

Pass 15 Aug 2012 82,223 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 82,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 59,597 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 59,537 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 41,557 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 39,648 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 39,636 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front 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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 30,753 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre but not exposing cords at this time

Fail 29 Feb 2008 30,639 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cut in o/s/f tyre but not exposing cords at this time

Pass 6 Mar 2007 21,779 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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SB04 LFR is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 SB04 LFR, 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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SB04 LFR is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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