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GY54 SYJ

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

65,476 mi
Last recorded65,476 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 65,476 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 64,198 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 64,198 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 61,581 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 60,477 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 56,797 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 56,796 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 55,468 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

corrosion on front and rear suspension arms

Fail 6 Apr 2021 55,445 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

corrosion on front and rear suspension arms

Pass 25 Mar 2020 52,623 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 48,543 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 43,994 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner brake faces. (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 39,469 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 35,957 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 35,955 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 30,695 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 26,932 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 21,015 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 16,190 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 11,837 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 9,604 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 8,033 miles

cut to sidewall of n/s/r tyre no cords showing

Fail 10 Nov 2008 8,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut to sidewall of n/s/r tyre no cords showing

Pass 22 Sep 2007 6,253 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 SYJ 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 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 GY54 SYJ, 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 SYJ registered?

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

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