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CE53 MEU

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,757 mi
Last recorded111,757 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 111,757 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 101,168 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four discs are pitted with rust

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 101,153 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four discs are pitted with rust

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 96,555 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 96,555 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both front (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 92,282 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 84,070 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 77,857 miles

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2012 70,934 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

o,s,r lower arm rear bush starting to peel

o,s,r wheel slighty binding

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2011 64,627 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 58,528 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 51,038 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 45,179 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 35,464 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

handbrake travel †rear brake balance

Fail 14 Aug 2006 28,837 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear under tray insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2006 28,837 miles

rear under tray insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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 MEU is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CE53 MEU, 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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CE53 MEU is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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