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GY54 ZLO

2004 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

114,243 mi
Last recorded114,243 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 ZLO
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 114,243 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 109,079 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 106,689 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 106,689 miles

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

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively pas system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 101,300 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2022 101,300 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 95,776 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 88,601 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear secs of main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 88,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear secs of main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 83,821 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 83,820 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 76,897 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 72,915 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 67,749 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 62,462 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 55,273 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 53,593 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 52,819 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 49,316 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 49,316 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 44,679 miles

n/s frt tyre worn

Pass 27 Nov 2008 37,178 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 25,716 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 ZLO is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ZLO, 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 ZLO registered?

GY54 ZLO is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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