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FX54 ZVE

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

101,192 mi
Last recorded101,192 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 ZVE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 101,192 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 101,192 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 99,186 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

both front headlamps slightly misted

Pass 21 Nov 2023 97,092 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At the flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front headlamps slightly misted

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 96,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear 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 Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 93,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 90,268 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 90,249 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake lever (1.1.15 (e))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 87,638 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 83,986 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2019 83,985 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 81,323 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 78,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 78,558 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 75,066 miles

engine management light on

nearside headlamp damaged

nearside rear brake slight bind

Fail 28 Nov 2015 75,066 miles

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

engine management light on

nearside headlamp damaged

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 29 Nov 2014 71,315 miles

Engine Management Light on

Pass 30 Nov 2013 66,697 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 66,697 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 64,805 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 62,706 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 58,626 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2010 58,626 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 52,620 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 45,903 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 42,763 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 36,325 miles

front tyres wearing inner edge

surface corrosion to front discs

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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FX54 ZVE is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FX54 ZVE, 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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FX54 ZVE is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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