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WJ04 LCW

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,484 mi
Last recorded88,484 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 LCW
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 88,484 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 84,489 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 84,489 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor insecure (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 80,290 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 76,109 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 71,846 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2020 67,280 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 62,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 57,365 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 52,913 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 49,012 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 49,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing split pin (3.5.1l)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 45,706 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s/f (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 43,278 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 43,278 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 39,510 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 38,117 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 37,859 miles

Slight Handbrake Travel

Fail 4 Aug 2011 37,859 miles

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

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

Front Brake Disc's Inner Faces in Very Poor Condition

Slight Handbrake Travel

Pass 20 Aug 2010 36,018 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 80,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 24,593 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 8,896 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 7,648 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 7,648 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 5,745 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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WJ04 LCW is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WJ04 LCW, 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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What year was WJ04 LCW registered?

WJ04 LCW is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 April 2004.

Is WJ04 LCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ04 LCW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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