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FP04 VBA

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,435 mi
Last recorded62,435 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 VBA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 62,435 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 61,820 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 59,890 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 58,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 57,503 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 57,503 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 56,732 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 55,713 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on between tread

Pass 18 Mar 2013 54,174 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 54,174 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 49,859 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 45,489 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 42,728 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 40,280 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 36,943 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2007 33,961 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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FP04 VBA is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FP04 VBA, 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 FP04 VBA registered?

FP04 VBA is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 4 May 2004.

Is FP04 VBA safe to buy?

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