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KE53 GZH

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

125,004 mi
Last recorded125,004 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 GZH
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 125,004 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 123,325 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 123,291 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 119,118 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 119,884 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2019 112,745 miles

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

advanced wear to o/s front lower ball joint

n/s rear tyre cut in tread and perished

o/s front brake pipe not fully secure

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2019 112,745 miles

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

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

advanced wear to o/s front lower ball joint

n/s rear tyre cut in tread and perished

o/s front brake pipe not fully secure

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2018 104,152 miles

front and rear coil springs corroded

front tyres worn to 3mm and wearing on inner edges

poor repair to o/s front flexy brake pipe

Fail 27 Mar 2018 104,086 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front and rear coil springs corroded

front tyres worn to 3mm and wearing on inner edges

poor repair to o/s front flexy brake pipe

possible exhaust leak under cover restricting view of system

Pass 19 Apr 2017 99,563 miles

o/s rear brake starting to bind

poor repair to o/s front flexy brake pipe

Fail 19 Apr 2017 99,563 miles

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

o/s rear brake starting to bind

poor repair to o/s front flexy brake pipe

Pass 21 Apr 2016 94,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Apr 2016 94,263 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2015 89,051 miles

engine management light on

n/s rear brake starting to bind

o/s front flexy pipe adrift

poss stability control fault

trc turned off

Fail 20 Apr 2015 89,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

engine management light on

n/s rear brake starting to bind

o/s front flexy pipe adrift

poss stability control fault

trc turned off

Pass 18 Apr 2014 82,432 miles

o/s front brake pads worn to limit

Pass 18 Apr 2013 72,107 miles

o/s rear and o/s front brake starting to bind

Fail 17 Apr 2013 72,073 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

o/s rear and o/s front brake starting to bind

Pass 4 Apr 2012 64,872 miles

chip in windscreen

front to rear brake pipe corroded

front tyres perished

Pass 21 Apr 2011 64,006 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

radiator leaking slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2010 63,031 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 60,642 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 60,134 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 60,134 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 54,643 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 39,408 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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KE53 GZH is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 KE53 GZH, 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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What year was KE53 GZH registered?

KE53 GZH is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is KE53 GZH safe to buy?

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