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GF53 DHC

2003 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

152,488 mi
Last recorded152,488 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 DHC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 152,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 150,056 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 150,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted Backplate not attatched (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 140,870 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 136,726 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 136,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 132,419 miles

offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2017 132,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2016 126,262 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 30 Jan 2016 126,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2015 117,716 miles

engine management light on

Pass 1 Feb 2014 109,145 miles

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

nearside rear brake slight bind

Fail 31 Jan 2014 109,145 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside rear and nearside front brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2013 103,499 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2013 103,499 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 97,424 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2011 90,142 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

lower steering shaft uj very rusty

n/s front tyre starting to scrub on inner edges

o/s front tyre starting to scrub on inner edges

petrol cap flap seized

power steering pipes rusty

Fail 17 Jan 2011 90,142 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

lower steering shaft uj very rusty

n/s front tyre starting to scrub on inner edges

o/s front tyre starting to scrub on inner edges

petrol cap flap seized

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2010 83,119 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

hand brake travel on limit

lower steering shaft uj at rack very rusty

power steering pipes very rusty ar rack

Pass 15 Jan 2009 75,470 miles

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

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

hand brake near limit of travel

n/s cill damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2008 66,728 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 59,241 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 59,239 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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GF53 DHC is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GF53 DHC, 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 GF53 DHC registered?

GF53 DHC is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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