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SC04 KXM

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

134,735 mi
Last recorded134,735 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC04 KXM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 134,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake just met limit. Adjustment required.

Pass 30 May 2023 131,552 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 131,550 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 129,231 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 126,680 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 126,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 123,997 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 121,189 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 121,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 116,438 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 116,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens and bulb pos in wrong (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low very low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 111,507 miles

both front coil springs rusty

Fail 10 Jun 2017 111,504 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45wr16 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

both front coil springs rusty

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 105,325 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 105,321 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 96,863 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 96,863 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 90,910 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 90,872 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 83,308 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 83,306 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 71,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 20 May 2011 64,034 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 64,034 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 53,916 miles

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

nearside rear brake bindeing but not afecting brake performance

Fail 24 Apr 2010 53,915 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear brake bindeing but not afecting brake performance

Pass 25 Apr 2009 41,294 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 41,294 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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 16 Jun 2008 37,654 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 37,611 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 32,200 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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SC04 KXM is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 SC04 KXM, 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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SC04 KXM is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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