CarVerify

Free Car Check

GR53 OFU

2004 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1794cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,889 mi
Last recorded178,889 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 OFU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 178,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 170,622 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 170,247 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 160,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 160,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 151,188 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 143,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 135,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 135,329 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 128,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 118,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Very little effort recorded at N/S/R parking brake

Pass 16 Apr 2018 108,424 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 99,640 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 99,640 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both n/s o/s (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 95,587 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 94,637 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking within the tread

Pass 22 Nov 2013 93,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 93,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 85,314 miles

Engine MIL light on

Offside front suspension wishbone back-bush seperating

Rear tyres (edges) worn to limit

n/s/r handbrake low effort

Fail 18 Jan 2013 85,314 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Corrosion- offside front brake disc inner surface

Engine MIL light on

Offside front suspension wishbone back-bush seperating

Rear tyres (edges) worn to limit

Screen washers inop, presume frozen

Pass 24 Jan 2012 74,445 miles

n/s/r brake disc corroded inner edge

o/s/f brake disc corroded inner edge

Fail 23 Jan 2012 74,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

n/s/r brake disc corroded inner edge

o/s/f brake disc corroded inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2011 65,261 miles

Front damper gaiters split esp. nearside

M.I.L. light on

Rear brake discs inner surfaces corroding

Rear tyres low on tread

Fail 7 Mar 2011 65,261 miles

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

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

Front damper gaiters split esp. nearside

M.I.L. light on

Nearside rear outer brake pad wearing low

Rear brake discs inner surfaces corroding

Rear tyres low on tread

Pass 16 Feb 2010 60,917 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 54,384 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 42,150 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 31,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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
Full Toyota MR2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GR53 OFU is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OFU, 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 GR53 OFU?

You can check the full history of GR53 OFU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GR53 OFU registered?

GR53 OFU is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 February 2004.

Is GR53 OFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR53 OFU shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GR53 OFU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GR53 OFU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.