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WR04 NUV

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

68,069 mi
Last recorded68,069 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 NUV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 68,069 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension arms surface corrosion

Fail 30 Jun 2026 68,069 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension arms surface corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2025 64,632 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 61,627 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front Struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Front Suspension Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear Struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear Suspension Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 60,218 miles

rear exhaust hanger corroded away but system secure

Pass 28 Mar 2022 57,080 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 53,637 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 53,637 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 48,121 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 48,120 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 47,445 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 45,644 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

engine management

Pass 20 Aug 2016 44,535 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 44,534 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 42,349 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 39,993 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine managment light on

Pass 3 Jul 2013 36,645 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 34,596 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 34,595 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 101,102 miles

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

both front discs are not using the full inside face for braking

Pass 27 May 2010 27,324 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 24,171 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 24,171 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2008 20,911 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 17,067 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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WR04 NUV is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WR04 NUV, 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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WR04 NUV is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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