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FG04 DSE

2004 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

86,548 mi
Last recorded86,548 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 DSE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 86,548 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 85,456 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 84,889 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 84,844 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 83,909 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine coolant level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak front bottom of engine (sump/filter?) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 82,499 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 81,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 79,851 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 76,607 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 72,408 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 67,595 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 63,039 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 58,524 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 tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Mar 2014 56,709 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 54,245 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 49,018 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 43,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 43,482 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 38,354 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 38,354 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 32,936 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 28,091 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 22,578 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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FG04 DSE 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 87%.

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 FG04 DSE, 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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FG04 DSE is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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