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GV53 ORG

2003 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

46,736 mi
Last recorded46,736 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 ORG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 46,736 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 44,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 43,319 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 41,279 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 39,632 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 39,109 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 39,107 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 37,423 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 35,793 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 34,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 32,438 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2014 32,438 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 30,505 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 28,462 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 26,297 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 26,238 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 23,814 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 22,619 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front tyres worn slightly

Pass 30 Jan 2008 20,548 miles

handbrake near end of travel

Fail 30 Jan 2008 20,548 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

handbrake near end of travel

Pass 9 Jan 2007 17,910 miles

o/s/r brake light inoperative [fixed new bulb during test]

rust and score marks on inner surfaces of both front brake discs

rusted rear brake calipers and handbrake mechanizms

rusted steering joint in engine bay area

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 ORG is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ORG, 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 GV53 ORG registered?

GV53 ORG is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is GV53 ORG safe to buy?

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