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LH04 TOY

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,877 mi
Last recorded69,877 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH04 TOY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 69,877 miles

all suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2024 69,315 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2023 68,928 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 68,335 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 68,197 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits CO 0.4% (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 68,064 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 67,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 67,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 66,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 65,677 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 65,677 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 64,850 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing.

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 64,828 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing.

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 63,804 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 62,269 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 60,494 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 60,489 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS VERY CORRODED ON INSIDES

Handbrake performance weak

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING AND WORN ON EDGE

Pass 16 Jan 2014 59,824 miles

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

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

engine managment light on dash

hand brake lock on last two clicks on hand brake lever

Pass 22 Jan 2013 55,827 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 55,827 miles

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 50,849 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 50,847 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 44,688 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 38,150 miles

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

rear tyres 215/45r16 front tyers 185/55r15

Pass 21 Jan 2009 33,054 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 26,098 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 20,376 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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LH04 TOY 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 77.8%.

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 LH04 TOY, 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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LH04 TOY is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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