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GY54 VGD

2004 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

107,023 mi
Last recorded107,023 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 107,023 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 106,926 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 93,318 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 86,835 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 86,835 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 86,828 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rack mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 85,005 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 79,009 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 76,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Pass 5 May 2017 71,808 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 71,808 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2016 70,907 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 68,208 miles

cracking on n/s rear tyre

Fail 17 Nov 2015 68,208 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

cracking on n/s rear tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2014 66,741 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 63,198 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 63,198 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 59,395 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 53,260 miles

all brake discs have corrosion on faces

Fail 15 Nov 2011 53,260 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

all brake discs have corrosion on faces

Pass 7 Sep 2010 46,090 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 46,090 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 38,365 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 35,152 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 27,074 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 VGD is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VGD, 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 VGD is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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