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AU53 VDV

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

156,716 mi
Last recorded156,716 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 156,716 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 149,281 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 149,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 139,150 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 124,730 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 110,318 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 95,863 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 81,935 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 69,022 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 59,617 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 51,681 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 42,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 33,525 miles

Front brake disc slightly 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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AU53 VDV is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VDV, 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 VDV registered?

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

Is AU53 VDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 VDV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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