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DX53 GPZ

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

78,503 mi
Last recorded78,503 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 GPZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 78,503 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 78,503 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg next to subframe mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill pinch weld corroded at very edge. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 75,817 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 79,250 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 72,992 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 71,840 miles

front inner discs corroded

front sub frame corroded

handbrake figures only just met minimum requirements

Pass 8 Apr 2021 71,137 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 71,104 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 71,070 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 68,931 miles

Nearside Rear heat shield holed

Fail 16 Sep 2019 68,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear heat shield holed

Pass 25 Sep 2018 65,577 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear subframe has had welding work done

slight oil leak around sump

Pass 21 Sep 2017 62,122 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 58,883 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 58,886 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 54,745 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 51,993 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 49,426 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 49,426 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 56,604 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 44,191 miles

advise o/s/f shock absorber gaiter split

Pass 24 Sep 2010 40,221 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 37,079 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 37,079 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 33,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 29,111 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 24,317 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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DX53 GPZ is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 DX53 GPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX53 GPZ registered?

DX53 GPZ is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is DX53 GPZ safe to buy?

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