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SW04 LXP

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,906 mi
Last recorded83,906 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 LXP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 83,906 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 74,029 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 74,029 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 9 Sep 2013 70,971 miles

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

Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 70,971 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ns wiper smearing

Pass 16 Jul 2012 65,311 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 59,804 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 59,802 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 54,108 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 54,108 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 48,025 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 42,107 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 39,480 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 39,480 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SW04 LXP is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SW04 LXP, 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 SW04 LXP registered?

SW04 LXP is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is SW04 LXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW04 LXP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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