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YM53 PXD

2004 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

53,008 mi
Last recorded53,008 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 PXD
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 53,008 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 53,008 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2024 49,245 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 49,107 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 48,649 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 48,648 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 45,827 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 45,826 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 44,952 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 43,920 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 42,532 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 42,530 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 41,445 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 41,442 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

EML warning light on

Offside Rear Parking brake reading low

Pass 27 Sep 2014 40,291 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 39,008 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 35,050 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 21 Sep 2011 29,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 25,327 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 23,452 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 21,607 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 21,462 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 21,102 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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YM53 PXD is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YM53 PXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YM53 PXD?

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What year was YM53 PXD registered?

YM53 PXD is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 January 2004.

Is YM53 PXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM53 PXD shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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