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VA51 BDZ

2004 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,179 mi
Last recorded72,179 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 BDZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 72,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 69,209 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 69,209 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust shield insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2020 65,903 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 65,903 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light orange (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 62,865 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 61,858 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2018 61,858 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 59,802 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 55,468 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 55,138 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 55,138 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 50,812 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 43,965 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 37,064 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 37,064 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 29,602 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 29,602 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 25,575 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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VA51 BDZ is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VA51 BDZ, 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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What year was VA51 BDZ registered?

VA51 BDZ is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 March 2004.

Is VA51 BDZ safe to buy?

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