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T123 BYR

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests38 (29 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate76.3%

Mileage

92,191 mi
Last recorded92,191 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT123 BYR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

29 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 92,191 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 121,323 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 121,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 91,984 miles

Boot full of water

Dampness in offside rear light unit

Fail 17 Jul 2024 91,980 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Cant open flap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Boot full of water

Dampness in offside rear light unit

Pass 17 Apr 2024 121,039 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING PIPES ON STEERING RACK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 90,874 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 111,824 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 87,637 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 87,637 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 103,540 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 79,825 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 99,906 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 99,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 72,248 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 72,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jul 2019 62,724 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 92,916 miles

Rear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 92,913 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 36% recorded , maximum allowance is 30% ... note nearside is much lower than offside front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement parking brake lever arm pivot on brake caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corn and corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 57,497 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Jul 2018 57,497 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 May 2018 78,587 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 78,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 51,131 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 76,289 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 76,287 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 43,427 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 70,928 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 31,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2015 68,138 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 66,073 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 60,368 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 54,379 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 48,855 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 44,759 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 39,501 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 31,568 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 31,565 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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T123 BYR is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T123 BYR, 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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T123 BYR is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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