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MJ04 EXK

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

125,285 mi
Last recorded125,285 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 EXK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 125,285 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front and rear various corrosion underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s front outer edges cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 123,543 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded slightly damp too (2.1.5 (g) (i))

advise hand brake adjustment

o/s front and rear inner brake shields corroded and breaking down

Fail 4 Sep 2024 123,543 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded slightly damp too (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

advise hand brake adjustment

o/s front and rear inner brake shields corroded and breaking down

Pass 11 Sep 2023 121,045 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 118,408 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 118,407 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 114,320 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 114,320 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 110,123 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 103,186 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 96,464 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 90,897 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 85,235 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 85,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2015 80,263 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 74,293 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 70,039 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 70,039 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 63,343 miles

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

battery insecure

front tyres worn on edges and perished

Pass 19 Jul 2011 58,488 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 56,365 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 51,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 45,407 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 39,648 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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MJ04 EXK 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 79.2%.

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 MJ04 EXK, 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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What year was MJ04 EXK registered?

MJ04 EXK is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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