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GY52 ZHJ

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

112,791 mi
Last recorded112,791 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 ZHJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 112,791 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 110,139 miles

Offside Rear SILL WEAK

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

UNDEBODY CORROSION NOT CONSIDERED EXCESIVE

Fail 17 May 2024 110,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear SILL WEAK

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

UNDEBODY CORROSION NOT CONSIDERED EXCESIVE

Pass 12 May 2021 110,065 miles

Front brake disc corroded

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

Rear brake disc corroded

Fail 12 May 2021 110,065 miles

Front brake disc corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2019 108,758 miles

Both front headlamps hazy

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 108,758 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both front headlamps hazy

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 107,453 miles

** rear brake pads worn very low @ 2mm - discs worn **

centre brake light partially works

rear engine underguard damage

Fail 13 Jul 2018 107,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

** rear brake pads worn very low @ 2mm - discs worn **

centre brake light partially works

rear engine underguard damage

Pass 23 Jun 2017 105,653 miles

Both front headlamps hazy

Front brake discs inner surface corroded/worn

Rear brake pads wearing thin and discs worn

Fail 23 Jun 2017 105,653 miles

Both front headlamps hazy

Front brake discs inner surface corroded/worn

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake pads wearing thin and discs worn

Pass 24 Jun 2016 101,907 miles

Both front brake discs inner surface corroded

Centre brake light partially working

Rear brake pads worn close to wear indicator

Fail 24 Jun 2016 101,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Both front brake discs inner surface corroded

Centre brake light partially working

Rear brake pads worn close to wear indicator

Rear exhaust heat shield rattle

Pass 12 Jun 2015 97,257 miles

** both front headlamp lenses hazed up excessively **

centre brake light partially works

offside wiper blade split

rear exhaust catalyst heatshield rattling

Fail 12 Jun 2015 97,257 miles

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

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

** both front headlamp lenses hazed up excessively **

centre brake light partially works

eml on

offside wiper blade split

rear exhaust catalyst heatshield rattling

Pass 9 Jun 2014 92,054 miles

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

nearside front tyre slightly offshape

Fail 9 Jun 2014 92,054 miles

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

EML warning on

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

nearside front tyre slightly offshape

Pass 20 Jun 2013 86,630 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 86,630 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 79,219 miles

** offside rear tyre worn close to limits 2mm **

both front tyres inner edges offshape 185/55/15

coolant level low

front bumper damage

timing belt history

Fail 22 Jun 2012 79,219 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

** offside rear tyre worn close to limits 2mm **

both front tyres inner edges offshape 185/55/15

coolant level low

front bumper damage

timing belt history

Pass 23 Jun 2011 72,898 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

Fail 23 Jun 2011 72,898 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 65,147 miles

front tyres inner edges slightly off shape

Fail 11 Jun 2010 65,147 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres inner edges slightly off shape

Pass 18 Jun 2009 59,719 miles

Handbrake travel high

Offside handbrake efficiency considerably lower than nearside

Fail 18 Jun 2009 59,719 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre brake light has 2 of 3 bulbs working

Handbrake travel high

Offside handbrake efficiency considerably lower than nearside

Pass 27 Jun 2008 52,244 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 43,846 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 35,081 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 35,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GY52 ZHJ is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 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 GY52 ZHJ, 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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GY52 ZHJ is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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