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VU04 KWH

2004 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

204,564 mi
Last recorded204,564 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 KWH
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 204,564 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 203,707 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 202,281 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 200,745 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 199,501 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 197,026 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 193,003 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 187,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin About 75 to 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 172,498 miles

Headlamps just met requirements

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 157,515 miles

Headlamp aim just met requirements,unable to adjust

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 157,515 miles

Headlamp aim just met requirements,unable to adjust

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 157,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement parking brake (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure missing retaining clip on caliper (3.5.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 145,982 miles

EML on

Fail 17 Sep 2016 145,805 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

EML on

Pass 21 Sep 2015 129,775 miles

EML on

Fail 21 Sep 2015 129,775 miles

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

EML on

Pass 13 Sep 2014 115,311 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 98,789 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

wiper linkage worn

Pass 28 Aug 2012 79,580 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 58,994 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 51,916 miles

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

Offside Front 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 23 Jun 2009 42,085 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 30,324 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 30,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

nsf & osf tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 27 Feb 2007 19,059 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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VU04 KWH is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Grey 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 KWH, 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 KWH registered?

VU04 KWH is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 10 March 2004.

Is VU04 KWH safe to buy?

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