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GY54 SXU

2004 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,195 mi
Last recorded110,195 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 SXU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2022 110,195 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both ns and os: bloomed + no defined image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury AUX / FOG lamp glass broken with sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened ALL FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened ALL FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL FRONT AND REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL FRONT AND REAR at various places (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at rack end (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os: rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lenses outer and projector lens weathered / dusty / glazed (4.1.4 (b))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened ALL FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake item FAILED Brake efficiency 15% Readings: 70 / 100

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at rack end (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both ns and os (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL FRONT AND REAR + RODS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

corrosion to underbody panels and vehicle structure out of prescribed areas: not showing serious weakness at time of inspection

shock absorber dust boot / deteriorated front ns and os

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 23 Feb 2021 109,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Light units condensated.

Pass 22 Feb 2020 108,703 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all of underbody surface corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2019 106,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 106,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 104,660 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both ns and os: plastic covers weathered (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os rearmost bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front both shock dust boot / bump stop deteriorated

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (2.4.A.3)

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

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

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

front wipers slightly smearing

light corrosion to some underbody components and panels

parking brake efficiency met at 20%

splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 24 Feb 2017 100,451 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both ns and os (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os: rearmost bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os inner faces (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

Front shock dust boot / bump stop deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both ns and os (3.7.B.3)

front wipers slightly smearing

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 27 Feb 2016 96,080 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both ns and os (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front both ns and os shock dust boots deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH ns and os inner faces (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded BOTH ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake efficiency ONLY JUST MET. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 21 Feb 2015 88,474 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

LIGHT CORROSION TO REAR SUBFRAME AND COMPONENTS

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 82,142 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

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

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

both front shock dust boots split

both rear tyres cracking

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 77,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

all prescribed + suspension components corroded but not considered excessive. passed and advised

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2012 70,854 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 62,818 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 56,011 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 49,881 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 38,750 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 SXU is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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