CarVerify

Free Car Check

MV54 HBO

2004 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

103,739 mi
Last recorded103,739 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 HBO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 103,739 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 101,952 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 101,413 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 99,057 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 99,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 96,704 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 96,698 miles

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

front lower ball joint, split pins missing.

Pass 19 Aug 2021 95,052 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 94,403 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 94,346 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 92,586 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 86,787 miles

hand brake ex-travel

Pass 13 Apr 2017 79,167 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 73,044 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 73,044 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 70,485 miles

FRONT AND REAR DISCS CORRODED

Fail 20 Sep 2013 70,463 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 70,463 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 70,386 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 70,386 miles

Nearside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 69,466 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 69,466 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 65,869 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 65,860 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

nearside front brake disc pitted

Pass 24 Mar 2010 57,676 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 52,576 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 46,383 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
Full Toyota MR2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MV54 HBO is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MV54 HBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MV54 HBO?

You can check the full history of MV54 HBO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MV54 HBO registered?

MV54 HBO is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 24 November 2004.

Is MV54 HBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV54 HBO shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MV54 HBO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MV54 HBO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.