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L50 SMW

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1734cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

77,202 mi
Last recorded77,202 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 SMW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,734cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 77,202 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 74,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge thin edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge thin edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 72,625 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 70,523 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 68,306 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 67,090 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 64,763 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 61,612 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 58,840 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 53,959 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 53,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2015 48,870 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 45,881 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 41,291 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 38,380 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 35,099 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 31,909 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 27,138 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 24,166 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 19,808 miles

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

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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L50 SMW is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,734cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 L50 SMW, 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 L50 SMW registered?

L50 SMW is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is L50 SMW safe to buy?

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