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MR02 JCM

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,472 mi
Last recorded146,472 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 146,472 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 146,457 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 148,086 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 144,253 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 144,249 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 143,719 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 143,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion under vehicle

under vehicle covered

Pass 11 Mar 2020 142,856 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 142,238 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 141,157 miles

Condensation in both rear light units.

Under front of vehicle covered.

Pass 4 Apr 2017 134,139 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 122,075 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 121,491 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 110,154 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 99,159 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 88,516 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 88,516 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 75,036 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 75,036 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 62,895 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 50,002 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 50,002 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 30,761 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 20,343 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 2,200 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 JCM 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 80%.

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 JCM, 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 JCM is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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