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S8 JLE

2004 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

74,618 mi
Last recorded74,618 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 JLE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 74,618 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 74,123 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 73,806 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes into rack corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 73,284 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 72,656 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 72,459 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 72,434 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 71,973 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 71,437 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 68,480 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 63,328 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 57,680 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 52,480 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 14 Jun 2013 52,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine warning light on

Pass 14 Jun 2012 48,202 miles

nail in offside rear tyre (leaking)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 42,961 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 38,515 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 35,609 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 32,780 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 30,106 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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S8 JLE is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 S8 JLE, 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 S8 JLE registered?

S8 JLE is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is S8 JLE safe to buy?

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