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KV04 AXM

2004 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

159,344 mi
Last recorded159,344 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 AXM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 159,344 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken away from silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 155,250 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer and nearside rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2024 147,359 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 141,037 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 139,146 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 139,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 134,588 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 132,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front tyre badly cracked and perished 185/55-15

Nearside rear inner CV Boot leaking a small amount of grease

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45-16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 132,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front tyre badly cracked and perished 185/55-15

Nearside rear inner CV Boot leaking a small amount of grease

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45-16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 130,287 miles

Nearside Rear Inner cv boot damp

Fail 21 Jan 2019 130,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Inner cv boot damp

Pass 12 Feb 2018 126,803 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 122,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perrished

Pass 11 Feb 2016 117,006 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perrished but no cords shown

Offside Rear tyre perrished but no cords shown

Fail 11 Feb 2016 117,006 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perrished but no cords shown

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

Offside Rear tyre perrished but no cords shown

Pass 16 Feb 2015 112,213 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 107,043 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 103,517 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 97,342 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge slightly perished/cracking

front number plate cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2011 89,536 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 89,536 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 78,625 miles

handbrake effiency just acceptable for mot, only 18%,mot requirment is 16%, advise adjust handbrake.

handbrake travel very close to limit

Fail 16 Feb 2010 78,624 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

handbrake travel very close to limit

Pass 19 Feb 2009 70,872 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 57,495 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 57,495 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 44,158 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 42,225 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 42,225 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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KV04 AXM is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 KV04 AXM, 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 KV04 AXM registered?

KV04 AXM is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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