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GR04 VXG

2004 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,164 mi
Last recorded71,164 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 VXG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 71,164 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 70,446 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 69,810 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 69,504 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 69,282 miles

Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 68,809 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 68,809 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 68,428 miles

Coil spring corroded both front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 68,424 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded both front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2019 63,791 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 57,059 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2017 51,000 miles

adviseing all pads and disc as thay are all worn badly

Pass 8 Feb 2016 44,966 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Feb 2015 38,535 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 38,535 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 36,817 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 36,817 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 33,512 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 29,586 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 29,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 25,346 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 21,860 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 17,555 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 17,555 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 16,736 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 16,094 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (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 VXG is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VXG, 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 VXG registered?

GR04 VXG is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 July 2004.

Is GR04 VXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR04 VXG shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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