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VO04 XRL

2004 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,848 mi
Last recorded93,848 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO04 XRL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 93,848 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 93,172 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 93,172 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 93,163 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 91,692 miles

N/S front shockabsorber dust cover deterated

O/S front shockabsorberdust cover deterated

O/S rear tyre cracking in tread N/S rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 25 Feb 2014 85,253 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 78,067 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 68,994 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2012 68,705 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 59,830 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 50,951 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 50,951 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 42,297 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 32,315 miles

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 23,146 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 23,146 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both front tyres worn low on inner edge

Nearside 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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VO04 XRL is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VO04 XRL, 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 VO04 XRL registered?

VO04 XRL is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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