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GY54 VJA

2004 Toyota MR2

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

95,973 mi
Last recorded95,973 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 VJA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 95,973 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 95,968 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2024 95,838 miles

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

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

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

emissions not compleated

Pass 5 Oct 2022 90,413 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 85,270 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 82,582 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 82,582 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 74,384 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 68,540 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 68,520 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 66,134 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 66,084 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

wipers deteriorating

Pass 22 Sep 2015 61,600 miles

front and rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 15 Sep 2015 61,525 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

front and rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 12 Sep 2015 61,490 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 57,846 miles

Alternater belt cracking

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 57,846 miles

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

Alternater belt cracking

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 54,306 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 54,304 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Oct 2013 54,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 51,661 miles

boot has cover and undertray fitted at front not allowing full inspection of components

engine has undertray fitted at rear not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 18 Sep 2012 91,405 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

boot has cover and undertray fitted at front not allowing full inspection of components

engine has undertray fitted at rear not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 8 Sep 2011 46,486 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 41,087 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2010 41,074 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 33,575 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 25,851 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 18,330 miles

Nearside Inner 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 VJA is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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

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