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YF04 YTU

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

125,989 mi
Last recorded125,989 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 YTU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 125,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45 R 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 120,379 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 114,967 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 110,484 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 103,404 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 94,351 miles

hand brake effort only just met limit

Fail 8 Oct 2020 94,351 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

hand brake effort only just met limit

Pass 24 Aug 2019 84,036 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 84,035 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 75,758 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 72,416 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 69,940 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 64,987 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 61,600 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2014 61,595 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 55,564 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 52,134 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2011 49,020 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 42,659 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 38,840 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 34,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 34,611 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 26,715 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot locking device missing (3.5.1l)

all 4 alloy wheels corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2007 26,715 miles

all 4 alloy wheels corroded

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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YF04 YTU is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YF04 YTU, 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 YF04 YTU registered?

YF04 YTU is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 June 2004.

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