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AU53 VCV

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

25,086 mi
Last recorded25,086 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 VCV
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 25,086 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 22,632 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 21,402 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 17,594 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 17,593 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 17,576 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 17,499 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 17,226 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 16,912 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 16,809 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 16,025 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 15,669 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 15,411 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 14,731 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 14,391 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 13,810 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 12,475 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 10,863 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 9,671 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 7,727 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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AU53 VCV 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 95%.

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 AU53 VCV, 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 AU53 VCV registered?

AU53 VCV is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AU53 VCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 VCV shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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