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YA04 FBJ

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

102,250 mi
Last recorded102,250 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 FBJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 102,250 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 102,247 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 101,449 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General corrosion to body,chassis and suspension components

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 101,449 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General corrosion to body,chassis and suspension components

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 97,147 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake hoses has corrosion on all 4 ferrules

general corrosion on body and suspensiomn

Fail 21 May 2024 97,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General corrosion to body,chassis and suspension components

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Covered in under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arm ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 96,941 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroded front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamps deteriated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all steering and suspension comonents corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear back plates corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2022 96,941 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroded front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamps deteriated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all steering and suspension comonents corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear back plates corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2021 94,713 miles

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

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsr sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion on front and rear chassis, steering and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear back plates corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2021 94,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both rear park brake (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sub frame corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsr sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosion on front and rear chassis, steering and suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear back plates corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2020 92,335 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

front and rear discs corroded

rear brake back plates very correded

rear sub frame slightly corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2020 92,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

front and rear discs corroded

rear brake back plates very correded

Pass 29 Aug 2019 88,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre starting to split inner side wall

heat shield loose

Fail 28 Aug 2019 88,153 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre starting to split inner side wall

heat shield loose

Pass 3 Aug 2018 82,029 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 72,230 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 68,330 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking outer tread to sidewall

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 64,913 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 64,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 58,841 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 56,422 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 56,399 miles

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

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

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

all four tyres showing signs of deterioration

rear brake discs badly corroded on inner face

Pass 22 Jun 2012 54,149 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 48,497 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 43,710 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 40,207 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 40,204 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 32,496 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 24,850 miles

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

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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YA04 FBJ is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YA04 FBJ, 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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YA04 FBJ is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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