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GJ53 YWM

2003 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,448 mi
Last recorded112,448 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 YWM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 112,448 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

all steering and suspension components heavally corroded but not affecting the integraty

Fail 24 Jun 2022 112,448 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

all steering and suspension components heavally corroded but not affecting the integraty

Pass 18 Jan 2020 112,293 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 112,293 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 112,060 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 110,816 miles

hand brake only just within requirements

Fail 23 Jun 2017 110,816 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 109,371 miles

engine management light on

underside of vehicle heavily corroded and on all suspension components.

Fail 6 Jun 2016 109,371 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine management light on

offside rear slight tightness

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear pads low

underside of vehicle heavily corroded and on all suspension components.

Pass 26 Jun 2015 106,680 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 106,680 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 106,187 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 106,187 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 103,673 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 101,517 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 75,036 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 64,216 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 48,930 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

parking brake travel high

Pass 31 Oct 2008 39,053 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 24,029 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 19,026 miles

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

Noted rear tyre,s measured at 3mm around tread circumpherance off and nearside

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

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 YWM is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GJ53 YWM, 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 YWM registered?

GJ53 YWM is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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