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GY54 VHB

2004 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,749 mi
Last recorded102,749 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 May 2024 102,749 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 102,667 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 101,720 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 97,120 miles

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Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Steering column slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2017 95,577 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

power steering pipes to rack corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2017 95,577 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

power steering pipes to rack corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 93,175 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 93,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 92,265 miles

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)

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Fail 29 Jul 2013 92,265 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 87,518 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 87,518 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 86,700 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 78,205 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 64,068 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges - Advise renewal and wheel alignment check

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

Rear brake discs substantially worn

Pass 18 Aug 2009 49,307 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 30,846 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 21,957 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 VHB is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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