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EG04 RFJ

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

118,769 mi
Last recorded118,769 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 RFJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 118,769 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 114,932 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 114,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel Caliper most likely seized (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F & N/S/R @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 110,312 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 110,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 104,238 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 101,990 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 101,990 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 101,139 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 99,560 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 99,560 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 96,459 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 96,459 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 91,839 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 91,839 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 90,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 75,291 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 75,291 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 71,280 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 66,962 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 60,582 miles

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 60,582 miles

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

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 53,511 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 46,540 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 40,330 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 31,560 miles

front brake discs inner faces corroded

front brakes slight distorsion

Pass 26 Jul 2007 23,408 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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EG04 RFJ 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 EG04 RFJ, 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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What year was EG04 RFJ registered?

EG04 RFJ is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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