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GY53 HFZ

2003 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,005 mi
Last recorded123,005 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 HFZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 123,005 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2022 120,113 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 120,113 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 117,449 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Dec 2021 117,449 miles

general underbody corrosion

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 115,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

osr outer sill damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2020 115,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

osr outer sill damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2019 113,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

damage to rear sills

handbrake only just met limits

Fail 5 Dec 2019 113,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

damage to rear sills

handbrake only just met limits

Pass 29 Nov 2018 108,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

damageto rear sills

osf pads low

Fail 28 Nov 2018 108,096 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

damageto rear sills

osf pads low

Pass 14 Dec 2017 102,647 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 102,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 95,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45 r16 86w (4.1.E.1)

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

damage to both rear outer sills

Pass 17 Dec 2015 92,090 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 87,950 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 87,950 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 79,121 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 61,101 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 61,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 39,057 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 34,349 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded front inner.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 28,381 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 21,841 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 14,707 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 6,546 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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GY53 HFZ is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 GY53 HFZ, 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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GY53 HFZ is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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