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FM04 WVA

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests37 (19 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate51.4%

Mileage

260,923 mi
Last recorded260,923 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 WVA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 18 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 260,923 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 260,914 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to big hole in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Has hole in it on o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake cables poorly mounted

Heavy corrosion underneath vehicle

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 253,885 miles

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

General corrosion to underbody components, chassis and subframes

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front beginning to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Welding repair heavily undersealed not allowing a full inspection

Fail 16 Jun 2025 253,882 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle mudflap (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

General corrosion to underbody components, chassis and subframes

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front beginning to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 245,096 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 245,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

N/s headlamp has slight play, 1x mount broken

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 238,995 miles

N/s headlamp has slight play, 1x mount broken

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill / chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose At limit (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 238,995 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill / chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

N/s headlamp has slight play, 1x mount broken

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill / chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose At limit (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 233,102 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose At limit (3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle structure and suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2022 233,102 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose At limit (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear service brakes have slight imbalance -

vehicle structure and suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2021 227,727 miles

Various brake pipes corroded

Corrosion to vehicle structure and supports but not excessive

Emissions only just met

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency low

Fail 24 Jun 2021 227,727 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to vehicle structure and supports but not excessive

Emissions only just met

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency low

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2020 221,858 miles

Emissions only just met for CO at both fast idle and idle tests

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

O/s/f anti-roll bar linkage has slight play

Fail 16 Jun 2020 221,858 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack casing fractured O/s mount broken on steering rack (2.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs are worn, only just meeting requirements

Both rear brake discs are worn

Emissions only just met for CO at both fast idle and idle tests

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

O/s/f anti-roll bar linkage has slight play

Parking brake performance only just met requirements on both sides

Pass 27 Jun 2019 215,077 miles

All brake pipes are corroded

Both front lower arm ball joint boots are deteriorated

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine light illuminated half way thought test then remained out

N/s head lamp 1 mount snapped but is still secure

O/s steering rack mount is corroded

Slight oil leak

Steering column lower UJ is bleeding rust but has no play

Underside of vehicle is corroded but currently not excessively

Fail 27 Jun 2019 215,077 miles

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

All brake pipes are corroded

Both front lower arm ball joint boots are deteriorated

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine light illuminated half way thought test then remained out

N/s head lamp 1 mount snapped but is still secure

O/s steering rack mount is corroded

Slight oil leak

Steering column lower UJ is bleeding rust but has no play

Underside of vehicle is corroded but currently not excessively

Pass 29 Jun 2018 208,224 miles

Both front tyres are badly worn on inner edges almost exposing cord

Both front tyres are deteriorated with small cracks not exposing cord

Both outer sills are slightly corroded

Front subframe and suspension components are corroded but not excessively

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Only just adequately clears the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering column lower UJ is bleeding rust but has no play

Fail 27 Jun 2018 208,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached Locking nut between rack end and track rod end not tight, now has play in threads, LOSS OF STEERING IS IMMINENT (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected THIS DEFECT IS SERIOUSLY DANGEROUS, VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN, SERIOUSLY EFFECTING VEHICLE SAFETY (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres are badly worn on inner edges almost exposing cord

Both front tyres are deteriorated with small cracks not exposing cord

Both outer sills are slightly corroded

Front subframe and suspension components are corroded but not excessively

N/s parking brake weak, only just met requirements

N/s/r wheel has slight restriction in free movement

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Only just adequately clears the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering column lower UJ is bleeding rust but has no play

Fail 26 Jun 2018 208,198 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both outer sills weak

under body corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2017 201,422 miles

Both front lower arm ball joint boots deteriorated

Coolant leak from front of engine (possibly water pump)

Exhaust emissions only just met

N/s hand brake efficiency weak

N/s/r wheel has slightly restriction in free movement

Suspension and structural components are corroded but not excessively

Wiper blade mechanism has excessively play, still currently operational but failure is likely soon

Fail 1 Jul 2017 201,422 miles

Both front lower arm ball joint boots deteriorated

Coolant leak from front of engine (possibly water pump)

Exhaust emissions only just met

N/s hand brake efficiency weak

N/s/r wheel has slightly restriction in free movement

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure Rubber blade insecure to metal part (8.2.2)

Suspension and structural components are corroded but not excessively

Wiper blade mechanism has excessively play, still currently operational but failure is likely soon

Pass 29 Jun 2016 191,155 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 179,293 miles

Both front lower arm ball joint boots slightly perished

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 179,293 miles

Both front lower arm ball joint boots slightly perished

Pass 5 Jul 2014 171,666 miles

high level brake light 1 segment in-op

n/s dip beam pattern poor

o/s dip beam pattern poor

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2013 163,299 miles

all bushs and rubbers perishing under car

front antiroll bar bushs perished

n/s/r tyre is perished

Fail 2 Aug 2013 163,151 miles

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

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

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

all bushs and rubbers perishing under car

front antiroll bar bushs perished

n/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 26 Jul 2012 154,349 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 154,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 131,376 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 129,022 miles

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 111,251 miles

Parking brake has only just met the required park brake efficency. It would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair

front brake disc's inside front slightly pitted

Fail 7 Jul 2010 111,248 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake disc's inside front slightly pitted

Pass 7 Jul 2009 95,992 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine warning light on

Fail 6 Jul 2009 95,971 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine warning light on

rear brake disc's corroded on edge

Pass 13 Jun 2008 76,691 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear disc's slightly corroded

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine light on

rear tyres 3mm

rear under tray adrift

Pass 7 Jul 2007 52,876 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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FM04 WVA is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.4%.

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 FM04 WVA, 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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FM04 WVA is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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