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GY53 FXR

2003 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,555 mi
Last recorded103,555 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 FXR
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 103,555 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 95,774 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 90,509 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 90,500 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 88,711 miles

park brake only just meets limits

Pass 2 Jun 2017 84,484 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 82,683 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 82,669 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2015 81,705 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 79,990 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2013 76,095 miles

offside nearside front suspension legs and coil springs carroded

Pass 18 May 2012 58,768 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 58,768 miles

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 65,102 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 65,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 59,955 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 50,565 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 47,174 miles

wear to nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2007 42,303 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 37,190 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 37,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GY53 FXR is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GY53 FXR, 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 GY53 FXR registered?

GY53 FXR is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is GY53 FXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY53 FXR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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