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YL53 DFD

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,376 mi
Last recorded27,376 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 DFD
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 27,376 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 25,268 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2012 22,386 miles

damage to n/s floor panel

fuel tank damaged

o/s/f fog lamp broken

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

all brake discs corroding

cracks in front windscreen

Fail 5 Jan 2012 22,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all brake discs corroding

cracks in front windscreen

damage to n/s floor panel

fuel tank damaged

o/s/f fog lamp broken

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2010 12,320 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f brake disc corroding

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

rear tyres perishing

slight damage to floor panel

Pass 25 Aug 2009 2,264 miles

was unable to carry thurough under bonnet inpection because of cover

Fail 9 Jun 2009 2,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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YL53 DFD is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YL53 DFD, 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 YL53 DFD registered?

YL53 DFD is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is YL53 DFD safe to buy?

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