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GU53 HBP

2003 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,789 mi
Last recorded41,789 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 HBP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 41,789 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 41,672 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 41,505 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 41,356 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 41,246 miles

All tyres old and perished

Pass 13 Nov 2019 41,114 miles

All tyres perished

Pass 2 Nov 2018 40,903 miles

All tyres old and perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jun 2017 40,643 miles

All tyres old and perished

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 40,643 miles

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

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

All tyres old and perished

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 40,350 miles

Tyres getting old and perished

Pass 5 Jun 2015 40,007 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 May 2014 39,451 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 May 2014 39,433 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2013 38,660 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2012 36,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml on dash

Pass 13 May 2011 35,179 miles

engine management light on.

Fail 13 May 2011 35,179 miles

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

engine management light on.

Pass 13 May 2010 31,810 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 26,763 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 26,763 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 23,916 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 20,566 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 HBP is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HBP, 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 GU53 HBP registered?

GU53 HBP is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is GU53 HBP safe to buy?

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