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GL53 EHF

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,712 mi
Last recorded102,712 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 EHF
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 102,712 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 102,708 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 102,545 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 100,136 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 100,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 81,855 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 72,321 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 63,665 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished along tread pattern

Offside Front tyre damage to inner sidewall and perished

Offside Rear tyre perished along tread pattern

Rear brake discs corroded reducing handbrake efficiency

Pass 3 Mar 2015 56,432 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 53,513 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 51,412 miles

EML on

Pass 25 Feb 2012 46,617 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2012 46,271 miles

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

Damage to front registration plate.

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 40,405 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 40,405 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 36,278 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 33,751 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 32,168 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 30,689 miles

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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GL53 EHF is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 GL53 EHF, 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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GL53 EHF is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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