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GV04 JWG

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,862 mi
Last recorded91,862 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 JWG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2020 91,862 miles

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

1,.surface corrosion underside generally attacking components. 2, front and rear discs showing signs of wear.

Pass 29 Jul 2019 90,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 26 Jul 2019 90,253 miles

Brake performance not tested brake hose leaking fluid (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure mounting to calliper loose (1.1.15 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system fixing on to brake calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 8 Aug 2018 83,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small section (1.1.11 (c))

minor surface corrosion to underbody

Fail 6 Aug 2018 83,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small section (1.1.11 (c))

minor surface corrosion to underbody

Pass 31 Jul 2017 77,460 miles

e.m.light on

Fail 31 Jul 2017 77,460 miles

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

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

e.m.light on

Pass 25 Jul 2016 69,800 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 61,217 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 61,217 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 53,925 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 46,239 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 39,023 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 34,529 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 30,691 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 27,987 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 23,739 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 14,821 miles

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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GV04 JWG is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GV04 JWG, 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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GV04 JWG is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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