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GU53 LPX

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,581 mi
Last recorded78,581 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 LPX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 78,581 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 78,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 69,543 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 60,837 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 52,402 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 52,402 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2011 42,896 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 35,307 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 32,248 miles

hand brake has long travel

Pass 29 Apr 2009 27,537 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 27,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 21,371 miles

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

handbrake travel just acceptable/RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Pass 3 Sep 2007 19,234 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 15,084 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 LPX is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LPX, 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 LPX registered?

GU53 LPX is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is GU53 LPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 LPX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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