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FY04 VGE

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,245 mi
Last recorded135,245 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 VGE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 135,245 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 134,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 131,843 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 128,601 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 127,619 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 126,914 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 126,199 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 125,651 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 121,204 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroding (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 121,204 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroding (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 118,701 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 115,998 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 114,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 112,048 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 106,724 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 100,285 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 100,285 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 93,495 miles

Lower engine cover losse.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

EML Light on.

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

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

Hole in n/s/f fog light lens.

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

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

Slight damage to rear number plate.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 93,495 miles

EML Light on.

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

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

Hole in n/s/f fog light lens.

Lower engine cover losse.

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

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

Slight damage to rear number plate.

Pass 12 Apr 2008 69,901 miles

all 4 tyres are starting to wear low

Pass 14 Apr 2007 41,735 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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FY04 VGE is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FY04 VGE, 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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FY04 VGE is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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