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GJ53 ZBV

2003 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

60,106 mi
Last recorded60,106 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 60,106 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 59,940 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 59,072 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 58,838 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 584,478 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 58,067 miles

cover trays fitted

Pass 28 May 2016 57,811 miles

cover trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2015 57,230 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 55,951 miles

front brake disc's inner edge's worn uneven

Pass 3 Jun 2013 54,499 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 54,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both front brake disc's in poor condition on inner side

Pass 15 Jun 2012 53,125 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 51,377 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS BADLY PITTED

Pass 14 Jun 2010 49,349 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 49,327 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 May 2009 45,933 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 43,720 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 39,760 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 16 May 2006 34,301 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 34,301 miles

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

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)

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)

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 ZBV 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 85%.

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 ZBV, 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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GJ53 ZBV is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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