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GV04 LVG

2004 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

104,529 mi
Last recorded104,529 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 LVG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 104,529 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 104,456 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 104,456 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 104,413 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 104,095 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 103,408 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 103,274 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 102,443 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 102,282 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 101,462 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 100,642 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 100,642 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 97,017 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 94,679 miles

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

Nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

Offside front tyre getting low

Fail 12 Apr 2014 94,679 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

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

Offside front tyre getting low

Pass 11 Apr 2013 91,093 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Apr 2013 91,093 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2012 89,020 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 86,543 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 82,616 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 82,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 70,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 57,355 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 44,004 miles

rear tyres soon due for renewal-215/45/16/w

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 LVG is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 GV04 LVG, 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 GV04 LVG registered?

GV04 LVG is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is GV04 LVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV04 LVG shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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