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GP53 DJD

2003 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,978 mi
Last recorded74,978 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 DJD
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 74,978 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 74,941 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2024 62,896 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 54,236 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 53,797 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 53,203 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 53,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 52,896 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 51,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 48,930 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 46,515 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 44,138 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 18 Jun 2015 41,718 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 39,352 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 37,371 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 35,709 miles

N,S,R TYRE 2-3ML

Pass 4 Jul 2011 33,841 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Fail 4 Jul 2011 33,841 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Fail 9 Jul 2010 31,159 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 31,159 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 27,648 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 27,648 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 74,219 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 22,202 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 16,382 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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GP53 DJD is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DJD, 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 DJD registered?

GP53 DJD is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is GP53 DJD safe to buy?

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