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GV53 OOX

2003 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

24,391 mi
Last recorded24,391 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 OOX
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 24,391 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bushes Worn, Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 24,376 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner Faces, Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Corroded Due to Lack of Use, Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lenses Cloudy, Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bushes Worn, Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 21,920 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 May 2021 20,261 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 16,126 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 13,809 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 13,756 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 13,121 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 11,293 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 10,508 miles

both front tyres perished and splitting

Pass 9 Jun 2010 10,334 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 9,912 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 9,699 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 35,736 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

parking brake lever close to it`s end of travel

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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GV53 OOX is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GV53 OOX, 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 GV53 OOX registered?

GV53 OOX is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 December 2003.

Is GV53 OOX safe to buy?

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