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S29 MVC

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

91,460 mi
Last recorded91,460 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS29 MVC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 91,460 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 85,275 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 85,275 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 80,794 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 81,680 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 81,676 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 70,192 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 70,192 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 65,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened at inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded at inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80 percent worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened at inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded at inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80 percent worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 61,608 miles

Covers/under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 60,592 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 60,592 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 56,902 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 49,925 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2017 49,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 42,311 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 37,865 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 36,327 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 34,362 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 32,906 miles

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 12 May 2011 31,316 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 30,093 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges and on limet

Fail 20 May 2010 30,093 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges and on limet

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

Pass 22 May 2009 26,516 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges and close to limet

Fail 22 May 2009 26,516 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges and close to limet

Pass 28 May 2008 20,691 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 15,313 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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S29 MVC is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 S29 MVC, 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 S29 MVC registered?

S29 MVC is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 13 May 2004.

Is S29 MVC safe to buy?

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