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GV53 YYU

2003 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,913 mi
Last recorded122,913 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 122,913 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 122,908 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 114,981 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 114,981 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 105,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 105,990 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 96,898 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine cover/undercovers fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2018 96,898 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine cover/undercovers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2017 95,021 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 89,960 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 89,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 83,607 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 83,607 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 76,974 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 70,254 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 70,254 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 63,416 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 56,314 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 49,641 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 42,635 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 36,065 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 28,793 miles

rear tyres on limit o/s - n/s

Pass 18 Nov 2006 21,384 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 21,384 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 YYU is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YYU, 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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GV53 YYU is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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