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S40 DSX

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

61,384 mi
Last recorded61,384 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 DSX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 61,384 miles

Covers fitted to front springs unable to visually see

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering rack universal joint corroded

slight corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 12 Nov 2024 61,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust rubber mount perished

Offside Front Coolant leak

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

unable to visually see front springs due to covers fitted over the top.

Pass 23 Nov 2023 61,134 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 59,497 miles

both front shockers covered (unable to inspect)

Fail 22 Nov 2022 59,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both front shockers covered (unable to inspect)

Pass 26 Nov 2021 58,517 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front both front shockers covered (unable to inspect)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

coolant low

steering arms corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2020 57,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 55,325 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 52,467 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 52,463 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking Brake (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Inner Brake Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 47,235 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 38,546 miles

Nearside wiper blade slightly split

Fail 19 Jul 2016 38,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside wiper blade slightly split

Offside Rear tyre on the limit

Pass 21 Jul 2015 28,976 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 20,279 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 20,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 18,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 18,070 miles

n/s washer jet poor

Pass 19 Sep 2011 16,937 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 15,918 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 14,900 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 13,357 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 12,582 miles

advise o/s front tyre small cracks between tread

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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S40 DSX is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S40 DSX, 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 S40 DSX registered?

S40 DSX is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 20 September 2004.

Is S40 DSX safe to buy?

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