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GK53 KJU

2003 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,437 mi
Last recorded63,437 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 KJU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 63,437 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

full under body heavily under sealed (wax oil)

Fail 22 Jul 2026 63,427 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

full under body heavily under sealed (wax oil)

Pass 11 Jul 2025 61,047 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak

Full underbody coated/wax oiled

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 59,150 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 58,035 miles

Full underbody coated in underseal

Pass 21 Jul 2022 56,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 54,382 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 54,376 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 54,370 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 53,402 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 52,424 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 51,974 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 50,848 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 47,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2015 47,650 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 46,305 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 46,301 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 40,623 miles

rear brake pads signs of wear

Pass 24 Apr 2012 32,882 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 29,894 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)

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

Fail 16 May 2011 29,894 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front 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 18 May 2010 27,181 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 25,253 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2008 17,541 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 16,357 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 16,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 11,084 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2007 11,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (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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GK53 KJU is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 GK53 KJU, 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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GK53 KJU is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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