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DL04 RNX

2004 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

89,572 mi
Last recorded89,572 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 RNX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 89,572 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 86,871 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 83,748 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 81,350 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 78,710 miles

Hand brake travel high

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 76,906 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 76,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 74,958 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 74,958 miles

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only excess travel (1.1.6 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 72,233 miles

both rear tyres wearing low and cracking in tread.

park brake lever travel high.

Pass 20 Jul 2017 67,427 miles

offside front tyre perished and cracking also scuffing bald on inner edge.

Fail 20 Jul 2017 67,427 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre perished and cracking also scuffing bald on inner edge.

Pass 26 Jul 2016 63,668 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 59,491 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 59,491 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 54,784 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 50,036 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 45,860 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 45,860 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 41,608 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 37,211 miles

o/s and n/s front inner disc faces are badly corroided

o/s and n/s front tyres cracking on outer edges

o/s/f brake caliper sticking slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2009 32,864 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 28,376 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear light showing slight signs misting up

Pass 29 Jul 2008 28,376 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear light showing slight signs misting up

Pass 25 Jul 2007 21,438 miles

condensation in n/s/r lignt unit

inspectio n covers fitted

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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DL04 RNX 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 76%.

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 DL04 RNX, 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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DL04 RNX is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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