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GV53 PYZ

2003 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,288 mi
Last recorded89,288 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 89,288 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted to engine and underside not allowing a full inspection of some components

handbrake doesnt lock out

Pass 5 Jun 2025 88,028 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

handbrake doesnt lock out

o/s/f fog light inop

Pass 11 Jun 2024 86,038 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 86,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 85,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 85,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 83,149 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage oil leak (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 80,822 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 80,579 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 77,923 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 77,778 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side O/S 30 (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% n/s 110 o/s 250 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 75,372 miles

both headlights starting to cloud on lens

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Jun 2018 72,458 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 60,881 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 47,150 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 44,119 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 38,931 miles

front disc's slightly pitted on inner faces

handbrake lever slightly high

Pass 30 Sep 2013 36,044 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 31,994 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 30,056 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 30,056 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 27,074 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 24,656 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 23,489 miles

offside wiper blade just starting to split

Pass 9 Feb 2008 22,206 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 22,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 19,106 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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GV53 PYZ is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PYZ, 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 PYZ registered?

GV53 PYZ is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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