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GJ53 BNU

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,402 mi
Last recorded18,402 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 BNU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 18,402 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 17,800 miles

N/s front tyre cracked on side wall.

Rear tyres getting low.

Pass 3 Sep 2011 17,160 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 16,244 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 15,332 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 14,360 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 14,357 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 12,683 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 10,601 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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GJ53 BNU is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GJ53 BNU, 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 GJ53 BNU registered?

GJ53 BNU is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is GJ53 BNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ53 BNU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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