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CE53 OOF

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

188,873 mi
Last recorded188,873 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 188,873 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 177,212 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 168,657 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 160,944 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 153,769 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 146,090 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 138,127 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 130,545 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 121,838 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 112,679 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 104,564 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 89,122 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 115,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

cooling fan not cutting in and overheating

engine sump corroding

minor leak of exhaust gasses at mid pipe and back box conection

Pass 20 Sep 2013 76,720 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 64,070 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 54,884 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 54,884 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 49,223 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 43,129 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 43,129 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 36,600 miles

Hand brake travel

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 15 Sep 2007 31,003 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 25,022 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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CE53 OOF 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 91.3%.

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 OOF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE53 OOF registered?

CE53 OOF is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is CE53 OOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 OOF shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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