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N3 VVM

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,770 mi
Last recorded88,770 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 VVM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 88,770 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction does not illuminate (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened chalk marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill - chalk marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes at exposed ends (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r inner sill and rear sub-frame attachment areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all brake disc facings slightly corroded

too low to RBT. Decelerometer used

Pass 18 Jul 2022 87,134 miles

Underside rusty but not excessively corroded.

Pass 27 Apr 2021 85,235 miles

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 16 Apr 2020 83,614 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))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r + n/s/r inner disc facings heavily pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fitted with lowering springs - unable to RBT - decelerometer used

Pass 18 Mar 2019 82,803 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

both rear inner brake discs corroded

suspension too low to RBT - decelerometer used

Fail 22 Feb 2019 82,798 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

both rear inner disk facings heavily corroded

suspension too low to RBT - decelerometer used

Pass 9 Jan 2018 81,365 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 81,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part flexy pipe retaining bolt missing allowing flexy pipe to fowl on suspension (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 78,136 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 78,135 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed bootlid (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 73,020 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 67,054 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 56,420 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 45,502 miles

exhaust heat shield vibration

Pass 28 Sep 2010 40,437 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 35,046 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 29,565 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 20,670 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 20,670 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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N3 VVM is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 N3 VVM, 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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N3 VVM is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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