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KR04 EMX

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,373 mi
Last recorded172,373 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR04 EMX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2026 172,373 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 170,812 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 170,798 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 168,130 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 165,185 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 165,185 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 165,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Near exhaust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sub-frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2018 163,374 miles

Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear cross member cover preventing visual access (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2018 163,374 miles

Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear cross member cover preventing visual access (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2017 153,610 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 153,318 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 141,827 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2015 130,109 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 130,109 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 118,927 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 106,339 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 106,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 94,085 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 82,661 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 82,661 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 70,333 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 58,761 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 46,572 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 34,838 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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KR04 EMX is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 KR04 EMX, 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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KR04 EMX is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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