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GR04 EWU

2004 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

120,915 mi
Last recorded120,915 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 EWU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 120,915 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 120,915 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 118,540 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 118,540 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 116,443 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 116,443 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Tail pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 113,883 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 113,883 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 106,872 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 101,186 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 98,434 miles

All front anti-roll bar drop link bushes / gaiters deteriorated

Both front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiters deteriorated

Both rear anti-roll bar link rod lower gaiters deteriorated

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front brake discs warped

Rear tyres slightly feathered

Pass 22 Jun 2016 95,088 miles

Offside parking brake poor

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 94,053 miles

n/s rear brake disc is corroded on outer face

Fail 17 Jun 2015 94,046 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s rear brake disc is corroded on outer face

Pass 21 May 2014 91,503 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 82,425 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 73,835 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 68,063 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 65,210 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 65,210 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 58,383 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 46,508 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 33,760 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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GR04 EWU is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 GR04 EWU, 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 GR04 EWU registered?

GR04 EWU is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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