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GX52 NBN

2003 Toyota MR2

Yellow Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,617 mi
Last recorded39,617 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 NBN
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 39,617 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 39,191 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 38,668 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 38,667 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 37,175 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 38,921 miles

General underbody corrosion

Near side front wiper is smeary

Fail 14 Jun 2022 36,919 miles

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

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

Front brake discs in poor condition

General underbody corrosion

Near side front wiper is smeary

Pass 4 Jun 2021 35,156 miles

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 1 Jun 2021 35,154 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 4 Jun 2020 32,945 miles

Handbrake efforts are low

Nearside rear tyre is splitting on the side wall

Pass 2 May 2019 32,395 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 32,394 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 27,888 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 27,040 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 25,652 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 25,652 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 24,499 miles

o/s/r tyre cut on inner sidewall.

Fail 9 Feb 2015 24,499 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r tyre cut on inner sidewall.

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 23,137 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 20,201 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 18,549 miles

drivers seat will not slide forward

Pass 30 Dec 2010 17,728 miles

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2009 16,393 miles

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2008 15,307 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 14,636 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 13,824 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 11,918 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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GX52 NBN is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Yellow 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 GX52 NBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX52 NBN registered?

GX52 NBN is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 15 February 2003.

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