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GY54 SWJ

2004 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

87,883 mi
Last recorded87,883 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 87,883 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 85,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 83,000 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 83,695 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 79,979 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 79,971 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 78,833 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 77,134 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 73,689 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 73,689 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 72,647 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Valve stem slightly misaligned both (4.1.D.1e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front tyres cracking

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned both (4.1.D.1e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil sump corroded

power steering pipe corroded

under-tray fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2016 72,274 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

battery loose but secure

Pass 21 Aug 2015 71,778 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 69,959 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 64,649 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 58,435 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 57,091 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 55,764 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 47,887 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 37,225 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 24 Sep 2007 26,825 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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GY54 SWJ is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GY54 SWJ, 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 SWJ registered?

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

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