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GL53 EHM

2003 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,666 mi
Last recorded114,666 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 EHM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 114,666 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 110,502 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 110,502 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 105,906 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 105,906 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 103,760 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 102,765 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 101,530 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 99,741 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 96,465 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 84,748 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 83,745 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 83,745 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 82,404 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 82,401 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 79,223 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 75,906 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 72,284 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 68,691 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 65,412 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 61,626 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 57,612 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 51,770 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 40,053 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 EHM is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EHM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL53 EHM registered?

GL53 EHM is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is GL53 EHM safe to buy?

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