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GU53 EKX

2003 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

35,371 mi
Last recorded35,371 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 EKX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 35,371 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 35,005 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 34,266 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 33,604 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 32,699 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 31,684 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 30,660 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 29,726 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 28,746 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 27,886 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 25,491 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 23,498 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 22,196 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 21,100 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 20,078 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 20,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 18,903 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 17,200 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 15,758 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 13,955 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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GU53 EKX is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GU53 EKX, 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 GU53 EKX registered?

GU53 EKX is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is GU53 EKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 EKX shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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