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MR02 DWN

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

84,907 mi
Last recorded84,907 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 84,907 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 84,907 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 83,934 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 Dec 2024 83,934 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 78,361 miles

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

light surface corrosion to under-body

Pass 6 Jan 2023 73,378 miles

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

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

various areas of under body surface corrosion

Fail 20 Dec 2022 73,360 miles

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

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

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

various areas of under body surface corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2021 72,223 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens faded but beam image is ok

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on very inner edge 1.8mm measured tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens faded but beam image is ok

undertrays and plastic covers fitted over testable items

Fail 21 Dec 2021 72,221 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens faded but beam image is ok

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on very inner edge 1.8mm measured tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens faded but beam image is ok

undertrays and plastic covers fitted over testable items

Pass 20 Feb 2021 70,924 miles

FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHING

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

PARKING BRAKE IMPROVED >> FURTHER REPAIRS ADVISED

Fail 20 Feb 2021 70,923 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHING

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

WIPER BLADE COMING APART >> NEW ADVISED

Pass 8 Feb 2020 68,856 miles

REAR TYRES GOING OUT OF SHAPE

SUSPECT BATTERY CONDITION (WENT FLAT DURING LIGHT TEST)

Fail 8 Feb 2020 68,856 miles

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

REAR TYRES GOING OUT OF SHAPE

SUSPECT BATTERY CONDITION (WENT FLAT DURING LIGHT TEST)

Pass 9 Feb 2019 63,586 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 63,586 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 59,577 miles

parking brake efficiency has only just met the minimum required 18%

Pass 26 Jan 2017 55,318 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 54,093 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 53,148 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 51,992 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Pass 28 Jan 2013 50,205 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 48,071 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 43,415 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 32,795 miles

HANDBRAKE LEVER HIGH

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 23,507 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 17,111 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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MR02 DWN is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DWN, 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 MR02 DWN registered?

MR02 DWN is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 17 June 2004.

Is MR02 DWN safe to buy?

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