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GV53 WFR

2003 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,831 mi
Last recorded124,831 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 124,831 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 124,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 124,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 121,561 miles

both front antiroll bar drop link bushes perishing

both front headlamp lenses deteriorating

engine under guard loosely secured with cable ties

offside front lower suspension arm bush deteriorating

Pass 8 Feb 2023 119,215 miles

both front headlamps hazy

offside rear antiroll bar drop link has slight play in balljoint

Fail 8 Feb 2023 119,215 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front headlamps hazy

offside rear antiroll bar drop link has slight play in balljoint

Pass 3 Feb 2022 116,812 miles

both headlamps hazy

offside reg plate bulb not working

Pass 11 Jan 2021 113,681 miles

both front headlamps hazy

Pass 18 Jan 2020 111,104 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall 215/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 111,104 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall 215/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 108,396 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 105,194 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps hazey (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brakes disc discoloured ( signs of over heating)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 101,595 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Both front fog lights damaged

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S/F and O/S/R (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 101,595 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Both front fog lights damaged

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S/F and O/S/R (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 98,558 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 97,423 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 93,798 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 88,961 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 85,536 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 79,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 79,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 69,812 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 58,806 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 58,806 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 46,203 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 32,242 miles

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

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 WFR is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WFR, 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 WFR registered?

GV53 WFR is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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