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RY04 UAX

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,470 mi
Last recorded73,470 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 73,470 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 72,987 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 72,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 72,092 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 71,084 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 70,028 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 69,231 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 68,870 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 68,866 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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 Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 67,529 miles

slight smoke from exhaust system

Fail 12 Jul 2019 67,529 miles

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

slight smoke from exhaust system

Pass 9 Jul 2018 64,531 miles

offside handbrake efficiency would benefit from adjustment or repair

Fail 9 Jul 2018 64,531 miles

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

offside handbrake efficiency would benefit from adjustment or repair

Pass 13 Jul 2017 59,957 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 59,956 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 55,892 miles

Engine check light on

Pass 6 Jul 2015 50,957 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 11 Jul 2014 47,388 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 Jul 2013 43,035 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 14 Jul 2012 38,338 miles

inner face of front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Jul 2011 33,746 miles

front brake discs in poor condition-inner faces corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2010 28,431 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 22,640 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 17,967 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 17,967 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 13,338 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 UAX 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 76.9%.

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 UAX, 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 UAX registered?

RY04 UAX is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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The MOT history for RY04 UAX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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