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TJI 3531

2004 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

25,394 mi
Last recorded25,394 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJI 3531
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 25,394 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 25,329 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 24,902 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 24,663 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 23,884 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 103,526 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 102,445 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 102,587 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 99,155 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 97,230 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 93,867 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 89,999 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 85,859 miles

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 27 Apr 2012 83,471 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 80,069 miles

Rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2010 72,950 miles

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 15 May 2009 68,195 miles

rear brake discs corroded inner eadges

slight leaks front and rear suspension

slight play nsf suspension top

Pass 24 May 2008 123,249 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 May 2008 123,249 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2007 123,173 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 111,990 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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TJI 3531 is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 TJI 3531, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TJI 3531 registered?

TJI 3531 is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 April 2004.

Is TJI 3531 safe to buy?

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