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CF04 VBL

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,534 mi
Last recorded113,534 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 VBL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 113,534 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 110,982 miles

Central Rear rear subframe undersealed

exhaust wrap cover fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2023 110,878 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Central Rear rear subframe undersealed

Fail 2 Oct 2023 110,307 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits See emissions print out (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits See emissions print out (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard See emissions print out (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Led fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Parking brake lever in the on position when the park brake is released (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Led fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Rear Subframe repaired and under sealed not allowing a full inspection

Pass 7 Oct 2022 104,981 miles

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

Rear Subframe repaired and under sealed not allowing a full inspection

Fail 7 Oct 2022 104,981 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Subframe repaired and under sealed not allowing a full inspection

Pass 19 Sep 2015 102,881 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 102,881 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 94,187 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 86,299 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2012 76,004 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 66,389 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 66,389 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 59,504 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 48,572 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 37,356 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 29,561 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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CF04 VBL is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CF04 VBL, 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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CF04 VBL is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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