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GR53 HDF

2004 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,279 mi
Last recorded100,279 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 HDF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 100,279 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 96,887 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 96,885 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 95,967 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 79,356 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 79,347 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 59,310 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 40,913 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 40,823 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 40,314 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 39,622 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 39,221 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 37,754 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 35,555 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 34,234 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 31,336 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 27,314 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 27,241 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 19,758 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 17,685 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 13,673 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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GR53 HDF is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GR53 HDF, 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 GR53 HDF registered?

GR53 HDF is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 10 February 2004.

Is GR53 HDF safe to buy?

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