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VE04 XXL

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,592 mi
Last recorded83,592 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 XXL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 83,592 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 80,470 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 80,309 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2021 80,309 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 77,313 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 74,838 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. just pass mot at this point (1.4.2 (a) (i))

vehicle corroded under the vehicle suspension pipes brakes all corroded no leaks at time of checks or brakes recheck next visit

Fail 2 Oct 2018 74,838 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. just pass mot at this point (1.4.2 (a) (i))

vehicle corroded under the vehicle suspension pipes brakes all corroded no leaks at time of checks or brakes recheck next visit

Pass 20 Oct 2017 71,332 miles

eml light on

Pass 25 Oct 2016 67,894 miles

engine check light on dash

Pass 19 May 2015 62,438 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 62,438 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 May 2014 59,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wiper blades split and smearing

nearside rear brakes slightly binding

offside front brakes slightly binding

Pass 8 May 2013 56,894 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre inner wall cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2011 56,199 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 54,469 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 50,855 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 47,304 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 41,261 miles

Front number plate slightly distorted.

Fail 25 May 2007 41,261 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

backing starting to lift on front number plate

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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VE04 XXL is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VE04 XXL, 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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VE04 XXL is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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