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GP53 DHM

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

77,114 mi
Last recorded77,114 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 DHM
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 77,114 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 74,488 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 74,488 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

parking brake readings only just met

Pass 26 Sep 2022 73,453 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 73,246 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 73,246 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 72,666 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 72,546 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 72,400 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 72,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 72,116 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 71,484 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 71,231 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Feb 2015 70,488 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2015 70,488 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Dec 2013 66,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 62,005 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 57,402 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Feb 2011 51,723 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 45,218 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 40,302 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 32,300 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 25,538 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 25,538 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GP53 DHM is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GP53 DHM, 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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What year was GP53 DHM registered?

GP53 DHM is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 9 December 2003.

Is GP53 DHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP53 DHM shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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