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Y844 TFG

2004 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,343 mi
Last recorded92,343 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY844 TFG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2026 92,343 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 92,321 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 92,319 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 92,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases [temp repair] (6.1.2 (a))

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2023 92,290 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases [temp repair] (6.1.2 (a))

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2021 92,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle badly corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2021 92,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underside of vehicle badly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2020 92,016 miles

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

all rear suspension arms and both front shock absorbers corroded

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Jul 2019 91,537 miles

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

all rear suspension arms corroded

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 21 Jul 2018 90,588 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 21 Jul 2018 90,588 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 17 Jul 2018 90,351 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipes to manifold both flexy joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area/perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 89,548 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 89,024 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All four (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four (3.6.B.4d)

Coolant leak ()

both front brakes binding slightly

Fail 9 Aug 2016 89,020 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All four (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four (3.6.B.4d)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

battery flat and battery terminal loose

both front brakes binding slightly

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2015 88,595 miles

Rear both nearside and offside tyres are badly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2014 87,991 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Jun 2013 87,234 miles

Both rear tyres perished on tread

Exhaust heat shield insucure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack slightly worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 87,234 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Both rear tyres perished on tread

Exhaust heat shield insucure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack slightly worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 82,868 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 82,866 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 79,934 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 70,830 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 70,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 64,858 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 56,502 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 54,567 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 51,222 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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Y844 TFG is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 Y844 TFG, 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 Y844 TFG registered?

Y844 TFG is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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