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DA04 ZXW

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

114,345 mi
Last recorded114,345 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 ZXW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 114,345 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 114,324 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine sump pourous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 111,862 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour BOTH SIDES (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 111,854 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour BOTH SIDES (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 111,153 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside around treads 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside going into flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Steering UJ heavily corroded

corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 6 Oct 2022 110,390 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged offside and nearside around treads 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside going into flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake lever travel but not excessive

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

steering UJ heavily corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2022 110,390 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged offside and nearside around treads 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside going into flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake lever travel but not excessive

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

steering UJ heavily corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2021 109,719 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch plastic cover missing.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing around tread and walls, cords or ply not showing yet (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively cv joint or complete driveshaft. Noise when spinning wheel when jacked up, but not excessive play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides going into flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake lever travel but not excessive.

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

steering uj heavily corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2021 109,717 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 225/40/16 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front inner wheel arch plastic cover missing.

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively cv joint or complete driveshaft. Noise when spinning wheel when jacked up, but not excessive play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides going into flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake lever travel but not excessive.

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

steering uj heavily corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2020 109,066 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both head lamps misty (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both lower ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to tyre structure (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to tyre structure (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Offside rear wheel when rotated causing engine to bounce to nearside possible cv joint faulty / seized

Fail 5 Oct 2020 109,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Engine mounting excessively loose Engine also bouncing when o/s/r wheel rotated (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both inner sills corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Engine has a minor misfire but exhaust emissions not affected

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both head lamps misty (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both lower ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to tyre structure (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to tyre structure (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Offside rear wheel when rotated causing engine to bounce to nearside possible cv joint faulty / seized

Pass 3 May 2019 108,671 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Disc backing plates rotten

Fail 29 Apr 2019 108,670 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Sub-frame rotten (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Disc backing plates rotten

Pass 16 Mar 2018 107,292 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 101,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 100,248 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)

under body corroded within key areas, but not excessive

Pass 12 Mar 2014 95,825 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres cracking up slightly

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2013 87,785 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 86,443 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 84,141 miles

n/s spotlamp not working

some suface rust on discs

Pass 5 May 2011 73,333 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 73,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 57,002 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 52,322 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 45,917 miles

Covers over outer sills limiting inspection

Trim fitted under bonnet limiting inspection

Under vehicle muddy at time of test

Underguards fitted limiting inspection

Fail 16 May 2007 37,470 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 37,470 miles

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

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

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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DA04 ZXW is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DA04 ZXW, 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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DA04 ZXW is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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