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GF04 ZSE

2004 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

42,393 mi
Last recorded42,393 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 ZSE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 42,393 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 40,831 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 40,754 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

n/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 17 Jan 2023 40,584 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 40,268 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 39,989 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 39,134 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 38,089 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 37,627 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 36,221 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 35,245 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 33,682 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 33,682 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 32,459 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 31,283 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 29,469 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 29,469 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 27,357 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 23,836 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 19,745 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 22 Aug 2007 12,609 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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GF04 ZSE is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GF04 ZSE, 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 GF04 ZSE registered?

GF04 ZSE is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 24 July 2004.

Is GF04 ZSE safe to buy?

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