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GR04 NZC

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

213,805 mi
Last recorded213,805 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 213,805 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 206,980 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 206,979 miles

Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened O/S AND N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH HEADLAMPS SHOW NO BULB PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP OUTER LENSES BADLY DISCOLOUERED AND O?S HAS CRACKS APPEARING (4.1.4 (a))

Front Position lamp not working BOTH FRONT SIDELIGHTS INOPERATIVE (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted BUMPER SLIGHTLY HOLED/TORN REQUIRES REPAIR/COVERING (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side CABLE NOT CONNECTED TO CALIPER AS PIN SHEARED/ HAS BEEN CUT (1.4.1 (a))

Central Rear Upper Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced REAR UPPER SUSPENSION BRACE NOT FITTED ( IN CAR) (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail O/S AND N/S FRONT FLEXYS (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/16 90W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/16 90W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SHOCK OUTER CASING HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH BLADES (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower LIGHT OUTER GLASS CRACKED

Rear BOTH REAR SERVICE BRAKES NOT ACHEIVING LOCK

Pass 29 Apr 2017 189,392 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 167,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres worn on outer edge

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Apr 2016 167,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters damaged (6.3.4c)

BOTH FRONT TYRES ONLY JUST MOT LEGAL 185/55/15V,REQUIRE REPLACEMENT ASAP

BOTH REAR TYRES ONLY JUST MOT LEGAL 215/45/16H,REQUIRE REPLACEMENT ASAP

O/S/R WHEELBEARING PLAY ONLY JUST MOT LEGAL

both headlamps tainted

o/s aim not checked

Pass 24 Apr 2015 141,133 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 141,133 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 114,727 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 20 May 2013 95,324 miles

front number plate is cracked, but not likely to be misread

Pass 16 Jun 2012 89,952 miles

engine management light on

Pass 18 Jun 2011 80,862 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 71,437 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 62,336 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 50,121 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 36,070 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

the nearside rear tyre tread wearing close to manufacturers wear limit bars.

Pass 30 Jun 2007 36,070 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)

the nearside rear tyre tread wearing close to manufacturers wear limit bars.

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 NZC is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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