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RY04 FYE

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,397 mi
Last recorded79,397 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 FYE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 79,397 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 78,043 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall damages (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 73,796 miles

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

Front General Corrosion on components under front carriage

Front General Corrosion on components under rear carriage

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

Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 72,432 miles

Front Lower ball joints have some sings of grease around them, no clear splits in boots

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 70,962 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 69,175 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 67,569 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 65,192 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 62,518 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 59,189 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 54,668 miles

both front shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 16 Oct 2014 47,740 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 40,555 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 37,869 miles

Both battery terminals loose

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2011 35,271 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 37,083 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 37,083 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 26,904 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 24,782 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 15,251 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 15,251 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 11,029 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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RY04 FYE is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RY04 FYE, 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 RY04 FYE registered?

RY04 FYE is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 July 2004.

Is RY04 FYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY04 FYE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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