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GR04 NWU

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,051 mi
Last recorded88,051 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 88,051 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 87,100 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 85,730 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 83,756 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 82,431 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 81,571 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 80,677 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 70,752 miles

parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 22 Mar 2018 65,800 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 65,798 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel + offside (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 58,487 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 50,336 miles

front tyres bald on inner edge (raised tread section)

rear tyre tread low

Pass 14 Apr 2015 42,070 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs pitted on inner faces

Pass 3 Feb 2014 40,853 miles
Pass 6 May 2013 37,699 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 May 2012 33,135 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 25,250 miles

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 30 Apr 2010 21,556 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 12,760 miles

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

Offside Front 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 7 May 2009 12,760 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 27 Jun 2008 9,200 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 6,076 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 NWU is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 GR04 NWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GR04 NWU?

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What year was GR04 NWU registered?

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

Is GR04 NWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR04 NWU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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