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AJ53 CYL

2003 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,902 mi
Last recorded73,902 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 CYL
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 73,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded front and rear

Fail 13 May 2026 73,899 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under side covered in under seal

Pass 17 Sep 2019 73,888 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 73,886 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 73,443 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 72,651 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 69,910 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

E/M/L warning light on

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2016 69,910 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

E/M/L warning light on

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 64,520 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Pass 21 May 2014 59,900 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Fail 21 May 2014 59,900 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Pass 6 Mar 2013 52,038 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Pass 20 Mar 2012 44,388 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 33,622 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 33,622 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 29,937 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 27 Oct 2008 26,524 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)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 22,303 miles

All four tyres cracked in tread

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2006 17,853 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 17,853 miles

Inner brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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AJ53 CYL is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AJ53 CYL, 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 AJ53 CYL registered?

AJ53 CYL is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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