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CE53 LDC

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

93,033 mi
Last recorded93,033 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 LDC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 93,033 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 93,026 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Coolant leak hose joint ()

Pass 21 Aug 2023 92,873 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 92,797 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake has little or no reserve travel

Pass 30 Jul 2020 91,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 89,609 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 87,843 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 87,843 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 86,542 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 47,946 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Feb 2014 81,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2014 81,678 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 81,050 miles

engine management MIL on

Fail 25 Mar 2013 81,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

engine management MIL on

rear brake wear uneven

Pass 27 Sep 2011 75,394 miles

e m light on

front n/ plate damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2011 75,385 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

e m light on

front n/ plate damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2010 72,367 miles

EML on

Front number plate damaged

Handbrake travel just acceptable

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 66,883 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 62,302 miles

Engine management light on

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 62,302 miles

Engine management light on

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 55,934 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2006 45,139 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

stonechips in front no.plate

Pass 26 Sep 2006 45,139 miles

stonechips in front no.plate

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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CE53 LDC is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CE53 LDC, 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 CE53 LDC registered?

CE53 LDC is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is CE53 LDC safe to buy?

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