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YC54 GUD

2004 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,609 mi
Last recorded80,609 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota MR263,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 GUD
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 80,609 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 73,199 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 73,190 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 63,601 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 63,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 59,778 miles

Substantial corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 26 Jan 2022 56,154 miles

Front suspension components has surface corrosion

Rear suspension components has surface corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2020 56,137 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Power steering pipes getting rusty

Suspension components getting rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2019 55,230 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Tail pipe loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes going to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all suspension components slightly rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2018 53,780 miles

Front tubeless valves slightly perished

Front tyres slightly worn on inside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded On to steering rack (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 53,130 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 52,439 miles

Inner faces of front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 16 Apr 2015 50,222 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 45,916 miles

Both rear tyres have sidewall damage

Fail 17 Apr 2014 45,916 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Both rear tyres have sidewall damage

Pass 22 Apr 2013 39,013 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 39,680 miles

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 37,247 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 37,247 miles

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

nearside wiper blade split

offside front wiper blade smearing

Pass 17 Apr 2010 33,364 miles

long parking brake travel

windscreen chipped

Pass 20 Apr 2009 29,876 miles

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges and close to legal tread limit

Pass 23 Oct 2007 23,700 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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YC54 GUD is a 2004 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YC54 GUD, 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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YC54 GUD is a 2004 Toyota MR2, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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