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VN04 MJJ

2004 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

73,766 mi
Last recorded73,766 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 MJJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 73,766 miles

Both subframe braces corroded.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension generally corroded.

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

Nearside Rear inner sill slightly corroded.

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

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

Offside Rear inner sill slightly corroded.

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension generally slightly corroded.

Fail 27 Oct 2025 73,764 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both subframe braces corroded.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension generally corroded.

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

Nearside Rear inner sill slightly corroded.

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

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

Offside Rear inner sill slightly corroded.

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension generally slightly corroded.

Pass 24 Oct 2024 72,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

clutch slipping

Fail 24 Oct 2024 72,055 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

clutch slipping

Pass 14 Nov 2023 70,492 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both of (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both of (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 70,431 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 66,974 miles

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Oct 2021 64,011 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 64,010 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 62,233 miles

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

clutch slipping

Pass 3 May 2019 57,612 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 54,812 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 54,258 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 54,257 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 52,495 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 52,495 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 38,552 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 38,542 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 29,964 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 26,776 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 22,941 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 22,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 17,513 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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VN04 MJJ is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VN04 MJJ, 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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VN04 MJJ is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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