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GV53 VTK

2003 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,789 mi
Last recorded102,789 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 VTK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 102,789 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust heat sheild insecure

M.O.T Pre checks engine oil level low

Nearside rear a.b.s senser wire mounting broken

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc's pitted/corroded

offside rear side vent cover missing

Fail 15 Mar 2011 102,789 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

Exhaust heat sheild insecure

M.O.T Pre checks engine oil level low

Nearside rear a.b.s senser wire mounting broken

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc's pitted/corroded

offside rear side vent cover missing

Pass 23 Mar 2010 89,041 miles

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

handbrake lever travel high

nearside a.b.s sencer cable mounting broken

Fail 18 Mar 2010 88,717 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine management light on

handbrake lever travel high

nearside a.b.s sencer cable mounting broken

Pass 25 Mar 2009 65,957 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 65,957 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 63,397 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 55,151 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 43,964 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 VTK is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Yellow with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VTK, 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 VTK registered?

GV53 VTK is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is GV53 VTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV53 VTK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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