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GL04 SOA

2004 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

96,760 mi
Last recorded96,760 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 SOA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 96,760 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 95,279 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 95,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 95,059 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 95,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 92,679 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 90,397 miles

Handbrake efficiency only just met

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 89,189 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 86,195 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 81,565 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 76,606 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 71,953 miles

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 8 May 2015 66,580 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 60,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 May 2013 55,478 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 49,346 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 43,850 miles

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

front discs rusty inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2010 36,451 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 29,822 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 22,865 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 15,221 miles

slight corrosion on front discs

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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GL04 SOA is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Black 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 GL04 SOA, 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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What year was GL04 SOA registered?

GL04 SOA is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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