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GY04 LXB

2004 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

117,942 mi
Last recorded117,942 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 LXB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 117,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lense faded (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 116,835 miles

Lower underneath of vehicle has surface rust advise to wax oil

Pass 23 Aug 2023 116,547 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 116,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 115,568 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Apr 2023 115,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front lower arms starting to corroed

Pass 10 Mar 2022 113,746 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 110,481 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 104,140 miles

Offside Rear tyre close to wear markers

coolant leak

Fail 13 Nov 2019 104,140 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid lights fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Rear tyre close to wear markers

coolant leak

Pass 28 Nov 2018 100,218 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 83,093 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 69,109 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 68,679 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 67,132 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 65,322 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 64,037 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine managment light on

Pass 11 Aug 2012 64,037 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine managment light on

Pass 1 Aug 2011 60,359 miles

both rear tyres tread depth low

Pass 3 Aug 2010 53,978 miles

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

heavy corrosion on inner faces of both front brake discs.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 43,763 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 36,667 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 28,244 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 27,324 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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GY04 LXB is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Blue 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 GY04 LXB, 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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What year was GY04 LXB registered?

GY04 LXB is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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