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WU04 VEX

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

83,884 mi
Last recorded83,884 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 VEX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 83,884 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 83,222 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 82,279 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 82,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 80,196 miles

Front steering coupling joint corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 80,196 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front steering coupling joint corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 77,620 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 76,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 70,576 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cut in sidewall but not reaching cords

eml on

Pass 5 Jul 2016 64,308 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 62,583 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 62,183 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hole in N/S/F fog lamp lens

Pass 21 Oct 2014 62,183 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hole in N/S/F fog lamp lens

Pass 30 Sep 2013 57,442 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

object in nsr tyre

rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2012 55,168 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 53,671 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 43,422 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 43,422 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 38,868 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 31,165 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 24,012 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 23,970 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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WU04 VEX is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WU04 VEX, 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 WU04 VEX registered?

WU04 VEX is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is WU04 VEX safe to buy?

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