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CW53 GGU

2003 Toyota MR2

White Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,589 mi
Last recorded121,589 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 GGU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 121,589 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 121,415 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 120,357 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 120,357 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 115,012 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 114,996 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 103,917 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 103,917 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 103,152 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 103,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 101,364 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 98,747 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 98,747 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 95,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 92,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2014 92,688 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 90,312 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 85,745 miles

1.engine manegment warning light on 2.both front tyres perrished

Fail 13 Apr 2013 85,742 miles

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

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

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

1.engine manegment warning light on 2.both front tyres perrished

Fail 26 Mar 2013 85,167 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 80,835 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 75,804 miles

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

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

front tyres perished but tred ok

Fail 4 Apr 2011 75,788 miles

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

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

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

front tyres perished but tred ok

Pass 17 Feb 2010 69,827 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 62,666 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front discs rusty

Pass 10 Feb 2009 62,658 miles

front brake discs rusty

Fail 10 Feb 2009 62,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2008 62,165 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 50,808 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 50,808 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 46,584 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 46,574 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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CW53 GGU is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in White with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 66,548 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 CW53 GGU, 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 23 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CW53 GGU registered?

CW53 GGU is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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