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GY54 SWU

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,770 mi
Last recorded73,770 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 SWU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 73,770 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 69,368 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 64,532 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 59,646 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 58,927 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

all 4 coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2022 54,218 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 54,143 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 50,033 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 50,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 46,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2019 41,378 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 36,566 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 31,121 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 23,619 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 22,691 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 21,483 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 19,968 miles

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

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

Slight cracks nearside rear sidewall tyre

Fail 22 Sep 2012 18,412 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 18,412 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 16,939 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 14,445 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 13,624 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 12,342 miles

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

both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 18 Sep 2007 9,889 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 SWU is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SWU, 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 GY54 SWU registered?

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

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