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GY54 SWF

2004 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

52,363 mi
Last recorded52,363 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 SWF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 52,363 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 51,674 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 50,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 46,905 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 43,177 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 40,289 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 37,945 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 16 Oct 2019 37,936 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

handbrake performance only just met at 18%

Pass 29 Oct 2018 36,071 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 35,762 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine lamp on

front and rear suspension corroded

steering uj corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2017 35,762 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both fronts (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine lamp on

front and rear suspension corroded

steering uj corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2016 35,242 miles

both front tyres cracking

steering uj corroded

underside corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2016 35,226 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front tyres cracking

steering uj corroded

underside corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2014 34,557 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 34,510 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 34,251 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 32,700 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 32,700 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml on

Pass 19 Aug 2010 30,504 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 27,894 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 22,561 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 22,543 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 16,299 miles

parking brake req adjustment

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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GY54 SWF is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GY54 SWF, 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 GY54 SWF registered?

GY54 SWF is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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