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GJ04 VTU

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

63,637 mi
Last recorded63,637 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 VTU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 63,637 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 60,139 miles

Rear Handbrake has slight travel

Fail 24 Jun 2025 60,139 miles

Rear Handbrake has slight travel

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 57,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 55,658 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 55,079 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 55,045 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 54,289 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 53,402 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 53,402 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 50,267 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 50,267 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 47,244 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 44,285 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 40,566 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 40,519 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 37,917 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread depth wearing low on inside edge

Pass 16 Dec 2013 35,865 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 33,231 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 30,011 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 24,063 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 22,509 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 17,612 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 11,928 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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GJ04 VTU 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 GJ04 VTU, 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 GJ04 VTU registered?

GJ04 VTU is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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