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GJ54 GVF

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,912 mi
Last recorded89,912 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 GVF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 89,912 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 89,760 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Apr 2024 89,525 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 88,926 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 88,892 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 88,618 miles

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

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

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

UNDER VEHICLE CORROSION

Fail 24 Apr 2021 88,617 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side LOW (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

UNDER VEHICLE CORROSION

Pass 1 May 2020 88,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 88,336 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 88,334 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Stabiliser arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 87,406 miles

Front both sides calippers corroded

Offside Front radius arm bush cracking

all four coil springs corroded

all four flexi hoses corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 87,100 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake calipers corroded

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 87,100 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake calipers corroded

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 86,563 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 86,281 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 85,970 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 85,968 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 85,439 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 46,645 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 76,432 miles

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

all discs worn

Fail 10 Jun 2011 76,432 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)

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

all discs worn

Pass 5 Jul 2010 71,101 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 65,187 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 59,048 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 59,038 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 54,260 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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GJ54 GVF is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GJ54 GVF, 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 GJ54 GVF registered?

GJ54 GVF is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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