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L2 GCB

2004 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

35,723 mi
Last recorded35,723 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 GCB
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 35,723 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 35,641 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency low

Fail 27 Aug 2024 45,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency low

Pass 31 Aug 2023 35,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 35,634 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 35,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 34,810 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 33,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/deteriorated around tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/deteriorated around tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 32,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 32,264 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 31,140 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 29,770 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 27,939 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 27,939 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 25,748 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 25,748 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 23,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 May 2012 23,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2011 22,668 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 22,668 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 19,487 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 16,193 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 16 May 2008 12,692 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 12,692 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advance corrosion inner face both front brake discs

offside front tyre worn on inner edge just within limits

Pass 12 Nov 2007 11,817 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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L2 GCB is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 L2 GCB, 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 L2 GCB registered?

L2 GCB is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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