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V281 ESM

2004 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

69,301 mi
Last recorded69,301 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV281 ESM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 69,301 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All 4 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 69,010 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 67,173 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 66,174 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 64,467 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 62,349 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 59,892 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 58,992 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 57,013 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 55,073 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2016 52,782 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2015 51,149 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 50,548 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 45,559 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 39,017 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 34,588 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 33,702 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 33,576 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 33,334 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 33,006 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 32,368 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 31,619 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 31,619 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V281 ESM is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 V281 ESM, 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 V281 ESM registered?

V281 ESM is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 November 2004.

Is V281 ESM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V281 ESM shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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