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VU04 CBV

2004 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,040 mi
Last recorded88,040 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 CBV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 88,040 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 87,964 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 81,239 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 78,160 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 77,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 76,619 miles

Slight brake imbalance Rear axle

Slight corrosion to both front coil springs

Pass 21 Jun 2021 76,075 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 75,347 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 75,347 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 74,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 74,879 miles

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

Front tyres outer edges slight cracks

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 74,723 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 74,309 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 73,708 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 73,708 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 71,181 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 63,217 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 56,491 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 49,565 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 42,276 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 42,217 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 36,327 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 30,886 miles

all tyres badly worn, both rear and offside front actually bald inner edges!

Pass 23 Jul 2007 24,263 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 24,263 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (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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VU04 CBV is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VU04 CBV, 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 VU04 CBV registered?

VU04 CBV is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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