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HJ53 ZVV

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,444 mi
Last recorded31,444 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 ZVV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2025 31,444 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 31,030 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 30,693 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 30,457 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 29,982 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 29,721 miles

both headlamp lense deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2019 29,417 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 28,963 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 28,027 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 27,656 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 29,290 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 26,278 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 24,960 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 23,293 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 21,283 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 19,615 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 17,414 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 15,209 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 12,251 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 8,977 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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HJ53 ZVV is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HJ53 ZVV, 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 HJ53 ZVV registered?

HJ53 ZVV is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is HJ53 ZVV safe to buy?

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