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GR04 NWS

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,716 mi
Last recorded130,716 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 NWS
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 130,716 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp intensity slightly reduced

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 128,065 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 128,058 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 120,463 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 120,232 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement parking brake (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 112,935 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 112,882 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 104,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall areas (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 104,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall areas (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 92,153 miles

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

Rear Both brake disc guards rusty

Rust forming on underside of car and all suspension components

Fail 2 May 2019 92,153 miles

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

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

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

Rear Both brake disc guards rusty

Rust forming on underside of car and all suspension components

Pass 12 Feb 2018 88,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Rose Joint Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rose Joint Bush. (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside Rear, Low effort. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 83,414 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 77,309 miles

ENGINE lamp on

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 65,528 miles

engine management warning lamp illuminated on dash indicating system fault

Fail 4 Sep 2014 65,508 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management warning lamp illuminated on dash indicating system fault

Pass 30 Aug 2013 54,462 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 49,081 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 49,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 43,696 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 36,854 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 36,854 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 36,394 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 31,646 miles

1) Nail in N/S/R Tyre.

2) Rear surface of N/S and O/S Front brake discs corroded.

3) N/S/F and O/S/F inner brake pads close to wear limit.

4) N/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 30 Jun 2008 26,829 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 20,247 miles

rear tyres worn and close to limit

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 NWS 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 69.2%.

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 GR04 NWS, 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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GR04 NWS is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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