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GJ53 LLF

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,218 mi
Last recorded84,218 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 84,218 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 82,326 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 73,560 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 72,978 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 71,809 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 71,809 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 67,968 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 51,963 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 51,467 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 50,470 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 48,502 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 47,187 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 46,044 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 44,929 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 35,781 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 33,754 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 33,754 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 31,445 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 28,537 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 25,120 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 25,120 miles

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

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

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 LLF is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LLF, 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 GJ53 LLF registered?

GJ53 LLF is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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