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T300 DCB

2004 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

108,153 mi
Last recorded108,153 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT300 DCB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 108,153 miles

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 17 Aug 2024 108,082 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 107,944 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 107,911 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 107,747 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 107,689 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose on joint (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

offside front wheel catching bumper with weight off vehicle

under tray insecure

Fail 28 Jul 2020 107,686 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation rate of increase (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loose on joint (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake poor

Offside Front wheel catching bumper with weight off vehicle

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 107,564 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear parking brake poor

Fail 2 Aug 2019 107,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear parking brake poor

Pass 6 Aug 2018 107,349 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs are corroded at top of spring. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is cracking in the tread slightly. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem is cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 107,349 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs are corroded at top of spring. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is cracking in the tread slightly. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem is cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 107,242 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 107,242 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades. (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Plastic cover is fitted, obscuring some of the testable items.

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Connected directly to steering rack. (2.3.2)

Front coil spring corroded Both springs. (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Unable to test wheel bearing due to brake binding.

Pass 23 Jan 2016 105,257 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 98,258 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 84,736 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 73,192 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 58,097 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 46,098 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 33,397 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 23,215 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 19,323 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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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T300 DCB is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 T300 DCB, 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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T300 DCB is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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