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S12 VEV

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

25,410 mi
Last recorded25,410 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 VEV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 25,410 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 25,198 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 25,047 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 24,799 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 24,470 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 23,601 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 22,940 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Parking brake efficiency is slightly lower than normal

Pass 30 Mar 2017 22,307 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 21,932 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 20,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 20,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 19,833 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 19,386 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 18,885 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 18,885 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2009 17,515 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 17,344 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Mar 2008 15,174 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 11,570 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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S12 VEV 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 89.5%.

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 S12 VEV, 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

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What year was S12 VEV registered?

S12 VEV is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is S12 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S12 VEV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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