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FP04 XTY

2004 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

91,329 mi
Last recorded91,329 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 XTY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 91,329 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2026 91,303 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear parking brake efforts only just met requirements and up to there was no reserve left on lever

Pass 13 Feb 2025 80,182 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 80,182 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 79,378 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 79,375 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 76,648 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 76,554 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 73,328 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 73,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 70,321 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 70,321 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 67,462 miles

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

advise undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2018 65,253 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 62,565 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 62,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre small splits on side wall (no cords exposed)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 58,407 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Side wall has splits (No cords exposed)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front inner. Brake performance not compromised (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 58,407 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Side wall has splits (No cords exposed)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front inner. Brake performance not compromised (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 72,495 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 50,163 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 46,324 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 42,098 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 41,556 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 39,527 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 37,144 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 33,979 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 33,979 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 28,253 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 21,292 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 XTY is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FP04 XTY, 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 FP04 XTY registered?

FP04 XTY is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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