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EX53 GXM

2003 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,037 mi
Last recorded113,037 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 GXM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 113,037 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread could fall off (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 113,026 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

advise PAS pipes rusty

advise front brake hose ferrules rusty

Pass 25 Jun 2019 101,790 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 101,788 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 95,567 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine management light illuminated

o/s/r road wheel inner bead rim slightly distorted

various front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2016 85,935 miles

headlamps deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 75,399 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 21 Oct 2014 71,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 65,832 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 59,115 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2012 59,115 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 51,625 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edge

Both rear tyres worn to limit on inner edges

Fail 13 Sep 2011 51,625 miles

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

Both front tyres worn low on inner edge

Both rear tyres worn to limit on inner edges

Pass 14 Sep 2010 43,952 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 43,952 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,239 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 29,391 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 22,788 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 22,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 16,724 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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EX53 GXM is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EX53 GXM, 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 EX53 GXM registered?

EX53 GXM is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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