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GP53 TVC

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

119,599 mi
Last recorded119,599 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 TVC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 119,599 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 116,062 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 113,394 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 107,059 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 99,349 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 99,349 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 May 2020 92,772 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 89,609 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 89,608 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 85,201 miles

Front suspension components corroding

Pass 16 Jan 2017 81,023 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 81,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 77,206 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 77,206 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front pads getting low

Pass 14 Jan 2015 72,606 miles

front anti roll bar corroding

handbrake lever high

n/s/fwiper poor

n/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 13 Jan 2014 70,426 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge also cracked and perished

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 8 Jan 2013 67,445 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 63,215 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 53,848 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)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 53,848 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 46,323 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 38,189 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 32,157 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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GP53 TVC 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 GP53 TVC, 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 GP53 TVC registered?

GP53 TVC is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 17 January 2004.

Is GP53 TVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP53 TVC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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