CarVerify

Free Car Check

EF04 DWX

2004 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,757 mi
Last recorded97,757 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 DWX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 97,757 miles

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

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

corrosion noted to all suspension components.

Pass 2 Aug 2024 97,417 miles

General corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 7 Oct 2021 96,869 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 96,869 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 96,518 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 96,509 miles

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

Undertrays and coil spring covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Apr 2019 95,283 miles

Undertrays and coil spring covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Apr 2019 95,283 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure Cable to caliper bracket (1.1.15 (c))

Undertrays and coil spring covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Apr 2018 92,957 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 92,955 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 64% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 89,170 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 85,998 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 82,635 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 76,428 miles

Front tyre inner edges worn low

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear tyre inner edges devoid of tread

Fail 13 Mar 2014 76,424 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front tyre inner edges worn low

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear tyre inner edges devoid of tread

Pass 22 Mar 2013 65,490 miles

Front inner brake discs are in very poor condition.

Fail 15 Mar 2013 65,306 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front inner brake discs are in very poor condition.

Pass 17 Mar 2012 53,308 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 45,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 43,537 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 40,978 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 31,721 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 21,504 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
Full Toyota MR2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EF04 DWX is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EF04 DWX, 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 EF04 DWX?

You can check the full history of EF04 DWX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EF04 DWX registered?

EF04 DWX is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 May 2004.

Is EF04 DWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF04 DWX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF04 DWX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EF04 DWX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.