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GK53 MKA

2003 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,463 mi
Last recorded137,463 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 137,463 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 135,948 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 135,012 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 135,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 133,046 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 131,274 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 129,548 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 126,105 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 126,103 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 124,307 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 119,761 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 115,143 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 115,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 109,930 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 103,107 miles

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

Oil leak

aftermarket rear exhaust

handbrake lever travel high

lowering suspension fitted

o/s/r outer sill filled but cracking

Fail 18 Mar 2013 103,107 miles

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

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

Oil leak

aftermarket rear exhaust

handbrake lever travel high

lowering suspension fitted

o/s/r outer sill filled but cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2012 100,275 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

aftermarket exhaust/lowering suspension fitted

front brake pads worn

Fail 13 Mar 2012 100,275 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

aftermarket exhaust/lowering suspension fitted

front brake pads worn

Fail 10 Mar 2011 95,232 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Pass 10 Mar 2011 95,232 miles

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

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

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Pass 16 Mar 2010 89,829 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2010 89,828 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

all brake pads slightly worn

number plater lights very dim-lenses painted

Pass 12 Mar 2009 81,375 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake high

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 17 Mar 2008 71,400 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hand brake high

Pass 16 Mar 2007 67,127 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 67,127 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear 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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GK53 MKA is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MKA, 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 MKA is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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