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GR04 NYU

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,382 mi
Last recorded72,382 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 72,382 miles

Hand brake only met minimum requirements attention required

Nearside Front Coil spring not seated correctly

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Apr 2026 72,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hand brake only met minimum requirements attention required

Nearside Front Coil spring not seated correctly

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Apr 2025 70,788 miles

Hand brake only met minimum requirement, attention required

Nearside Front Coil spring not seated correctly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Apr 2024 69,491 miles

Complete underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Hand brake requirements only met minimum requirement, attention required

Nearside Front Coil spring not seated correctly

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm. inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm, inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 67,916 miles

Corrosion On Underside Of Vehicle

Nearside Front Spring not located correctly at end stop

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 67,916 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion On Underside Of Vehicle

Nearside Front Spring not located correctly at end stop

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 64,280 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 61,596 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 59,162 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 53,669 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 48,590 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 45,766 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 39,603 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 37,287 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 35,243 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 32,582 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 29,148 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 26,266 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 23,414 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 18,267 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 10,129 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 10,129 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 7,422 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 7,422 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 NYU 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 83.3%.

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 NYU, 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

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What year was GR04 NYU registered?

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

Is GR04 NYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR04 NYU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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