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GL54 DNE

2004 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

104,482 mi
Last recorded104,482 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 DNE
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2024 104,482 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2023 100,844 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 100,842 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 97,903 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

hand brake requirement only just met

Fail 2 Jun 2021 97,903 miles

hand brake requirement only just met

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 92,826 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 92,819 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 89,326 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 89,326 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 85,629 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 83,309 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 80,073 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 72,716 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 64,601 miles

Hand brake requires adjustment.

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 57,114 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 57,114 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 49,795 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread worn on inner edge.Secondary tread pattern.

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear tyre tread is worn on inner edge.Secondary tread pattern

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 49,795 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread worn on inner edge.Secondary tread pattern.

Offside rear tyre tread is worn on inner edge.Secondary tread pattern

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 45,226 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 42,466 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 39,914 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 39,914 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 31,677 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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GL54 DNE is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GL54 DNE, 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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GL54 DNE is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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