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AO54 GXL

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

40,830 mi
Last recorded40,830 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 GXL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 40,830 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

all shock absorbers corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2022 40,827 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

all shock absorbers corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2020 40,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 40,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 39,873 miles

under body corrosion

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 39,873 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2017 39,264 miles

Nearside Front cut in tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre deterioated/cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre deterioated/cracking

Fail 21 Jul 2017 39,264 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front cut in tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre deterioated/cracking

Nearside low on air pressure

Offside Front low on air pressure

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre deterioated/cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2016 38,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 35,068 miles

All tyres started to deteriorate and crack on sidewall and tread

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 35,068 miles

All tyres started to deteriorate and crack on sidewall and tread

Pass 29 Mar 2014 31,933 miles

front both sides coil springs quiet corroded

hand brake cable loose

Pass 2 Apr 2013 30,488 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 28,159 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 23,790 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 19,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 13,873 miles

FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW ON INNER EDGES

Pass 10 Dec 2007 10,140 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 9,485 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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AO54 GXL is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO54 GXL, 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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AO54 GXL is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 September 2004.

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