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2004 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

59,162 mi
Last recorded59,162 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 DVF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 59,162 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 55,793 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 53,242 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective offside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated (foggy) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 51,815 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 50,317 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 48,620 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 48,620 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 46,209 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 46,209 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 40,281 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 36,305 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 29,545 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 28,823 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 21 Nov 2014 28,823 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 27,708 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 26,043 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 23,849 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 23,849 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 22,764 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 21,541 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 Front 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 27 Nov 2008 20,249 miles

N/s and o/s/front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Fail 29 Nov 2007 18,186 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 18,186 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 15,568 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 15,568 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GD53 DVF is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Black 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 GD53 DVF, 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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GD53 DVF is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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