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AO04 HYX

2004 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

99,434 mi
Last recorded99,434 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 HYX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 99,434 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 97,423 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2024 97,406 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 96,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 96,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached Front (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached Rear. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached Front. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached Rear. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 95,540 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 95,520 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2018 93,353 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 92,405 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 92,363 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 91,630 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 91,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 89,681 miles

front brake disc inner faces deteriorated

Fail 13 Apr 2015 89,681 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine management light on

front brake disc inner faces deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2014 85,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine light on

Pass 17 Apr 2013 83,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on

Pass 20 Apr 2012 79,141 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both wipers split

engine light on

Pass 30 Jun 2011 75,809 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 74,628 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 70,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 70,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 59,666 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2009 59,666 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 49,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 38,203 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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AO04 HYX is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AO04 HYX, 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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AO04 HYX is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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