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V188 EYB

2004 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

160,341 mi
Last recorded160,341 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV188 EYB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2019 160,341 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 67,645 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 50,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 50,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 155,948 miles

coolant level low

Front brake back plates corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

brake warning light on

Fail 5 Jul 2017 155,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Front brake back plates corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

brake warning light on

coolant level low

Pass 7 Jun 2016 153,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight noise on rear diff when wheels spun

Fail 7 Jun 2016 153,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight noise on rear diff when wheels spun

Pass 19 Jun 2015 140,448 miles

CV boots perished

Corrosion under vehicle

Exhaust system rusty

Headlamp aim poor

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2015 140,447 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

CV boots perished

Corrosion under vehicle

Exhaust system rusty

Headlamp aim poor

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 134,994 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

knock from front suspension

Fail 29 May 2014 134,975 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

knock from front suspension

Pass 14 Jun 2013 131,583 miles

both headlamps in poor condition (lens)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 131,583 miles

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

both headlamps in poor condition (lens)

Pass 31 May 2012 127,675 miles

handbrake lever has long travel

Pass 16 Jun 2011 125,910 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 121,548 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 116,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 110,068 miles

Both rear tyres on 2mm.

Front brake discs in poor condition inner edges.

Fail 22 May 2008 109,988 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres on 2mm.

Front brake discs in poor condition inner edges.

Pass 4 Jun 2007 103,743 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 90,249 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 90,249 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 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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V188 EYB is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 V188 EYB, 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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V188 EYB is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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