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W394 FRN

2004 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

114,395 mi
Last recorded114,395 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW394 FRN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 114,395 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 111,144 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner tie rod slight play

Offside Front Inner tie rod slight play

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 107,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 102,968 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 98,573 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 93,767 miles

Offside Rear worn low on inner edge

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Nov 2016 93,627 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Rear worn low on inner edge

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2015 87,542 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 81,364 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 75,090 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 75,090 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 69,167 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 69,167 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 60,501 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 53,323 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 42,199 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 41,234 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 39,063 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 37,038 miles

slight damage on rear air con pipes

Pass 22 Oct 2005 34,855 miles

air con pipe damaged

clutch slave cylinder flexy hose twisted + fowling bracket

o/s wiper slightly torn

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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W394 FRN is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 W394 FRN, 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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W394 FRN is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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