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ET53 VUV

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

62,300 mi
Last recorded62,300 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 VUV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 62,300 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 62,110 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 61,658 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 61,135 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 60,060 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 58,117 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 57,801 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 57,499 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 56,733 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 56,402 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 55,751 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 53,838 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 51,230 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 49,712 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 48,282 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 45,775 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 41,926 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 41,926 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 38,007 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 26,729 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 23,201 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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ET53 VUV is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 ET53 VUV, 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

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What year was ET53 VUV registered?

ET53 VUV is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is ET53 VUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 VUV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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