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MR02 BEX

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

126,736 mi
Last recorded126,736 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR02 BEX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 126,736 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded 4x springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2024 125,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 124,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 123,538 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 123,538 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 120,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 118,351 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both headlamp lenses staring to deteriorate

condensation in both rear lamp units

heavy build up of rust on inner surface of front disc,s

Fail 3 Nov 2020 118,351 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both headlamp lenses staring to deteriorate

condensation in both rear lamp units

heavy build up of rust on inner surface of front disc,s

Pass 7 May 2019 114,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 May 2018 105,793 miles

Central Rear Oil leak rocker cover leaking. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth on 3mm.

Fail 17 May 2018 105,793 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak rocker cover leaking. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth on 3mm.

Pass 5 May 2017 101,729 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2016 96,389 miles

under trays and covers fitted

Fail 13 May 2016 96,389 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2015 88,556 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 82,016 miles

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2013 76,211 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre very worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2012 68,578 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 63,254 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 63,254 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 54,995 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 47,741 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2008 41,425 miles

front brake discs inner faces deteriorating may require change shortly.

Pass 30 May 2007 35,318 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 35,318 miles

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

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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MR02 BEX is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MR02 BEX, 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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MR02 BEX is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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