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GU53 LPY

2003 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,044 mi
Last recorded83,044 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 LPY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 83,044 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 81,933 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Handbrake travel long.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offsided rear and nearside rear tyre tread depths getting low.

Pass 18 May 2013 81,933 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Handbrake travel long.

Offsided rear and nearside rear tyre tread depths getting low.

Pass 28 May 2012 75,361 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 58,224 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 41,067 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 27,913 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 20,122 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 2 Jan 2008 20,122 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Dec 2006 11,278 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 LPY is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 GU53 LPY, 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 LPY registered?

GU53 LPY is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 20 December 2003.

Is GU53 LPY safe to buy?

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