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SK04 GCG

2004 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

62,113 mi
Last recorded62,113 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK04 GCG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 62,113 miles

Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 60,345 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side front (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 60,345 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both side front (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side front (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 60,129 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 60,126 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Lambda high (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Service brake imbalanced across an axle Front n rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 59,050 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2023 59,050 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 56,057 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front n back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 52,440 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 49,483 miles

eml on

Fail 2 Aug 2017 49,483 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

eml on

Pass 26 Jul 2016 46,202 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly.

Nearside Wiper split on tip.

Fail 22 Jul 2015 43,444 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 43,444 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 39,946 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 39,946 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 37,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2013 37,294 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 33,752 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 30,326 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 30,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 26,292 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 21,866 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 21,821 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

NSF tyre cracked and worn on inside

Pass 22 Jun 2008 14,199 miles

front and rear tyres splitting in tread

Pass 14 Jun 2007 9,542 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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SK04 GCG is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SK04 GCG, 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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SK04 GCG is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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