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GY54 VJE

2004 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,975 mi
Last recorded89,975 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 89,975 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 89,975 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2017 86,693 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 84,523 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 84,523 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 May 2015 83,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 83,418 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 72,797 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 61,675 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 61,672 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 49,988 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 38,596 miles

(1.2.1b)The high level stop lamp(s) fitted to the rear might not be functioning at 100% capacity,where only 3/5 could be functioning

(1.8B,2)The nearside headlamp horizontal beam pattern is set at the higher limit of 0.5%

(3.1.6b)The parking brake lever working travel is close to the end.It appears that service/repairs are necessary

(3.3A.1b)The brake pedal anti-slip provision(s) are worn

(3.5.1h)The nearside front brake disc face(s) are slightly pitted/worn

GENERAL NOTE REGARDING THIS MODEL OF VEHICLE

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

There are various protective covers fitted to this model of vehicle,which prevent or restrict the view of some compoents and vehicle structure,therefore preventing a complete inspection

Pass 17 Feb 2010 27,374 miles

(3.1.6b)The parking brake lever working travel may soon require service adjustments

(3.5.1h)The nearside front inner brake disc face is slightly pitted/worn

(3.7A.5c/6)The front service brakes imbalance throughout their operating range are at 20%,which indicates they may be ready for service

Fail 17 Feb 2010 27,374 miles

(3.1.6b)The parking brake lever working travel may soon require service adjustments

(3.5.1h)The nearside front inner brake disc face is slightly pitted/worn

(3.7A.5c/6)The front service brakes imbalance throughout their operating range are at 20%,which indicates they may be ready for service

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 16,331 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 15,883 miles

all four tyres worn inner edges fronts close to limit, handrake high,

Pass 21 Sep 2007 11,857 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 VJE is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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