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GU53 LRK

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

23,453 mi
Last recorded23,453 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 23,453 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded on casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded on casing (5.3.2 (b))

rear suspension components are corroded

Fail 13 May 2025 23,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded on casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished with age in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded on casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished with age in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 13 May 2024 23,182 miles

under trays fitted

rear suspicion components corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 22,916 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 22,752 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Pitted/Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 22,474 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front and Rear suspension components corroded

Minor stone chips on windscreen

Pass 29 Apr 2019 22,110 miles

Front brake discs Corroded/Pitted on inner face

Front number plate deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2019 22,110 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front brake discs Corroded/Pitted on inner face

Front number plate deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2018 21,764 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear Inner Faces Pitted/Corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 21,694 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear Inner Faces Slightly Pitted/Corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 21,425 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 21,336 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear Inner Faces Pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 21,038 miles

Front Brake Discs Inner Faces Pitted/Corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 20,263 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 20,287 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 19,703 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 19,161 miles

n/s/r shock absorber/strut damp

Pass 6 Oct 2009 18,540 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2009 18,532 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 17,800 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

hand brake needs adjusting

Pass 13 Oct 2006 15,143 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 LRK is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LRK, 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 LRK registered?

GU53 LRK is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is GU53 LRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 LRK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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