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CU53 ENK

2003 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,225 mi
Last recorded71,225 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 ENK
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 71,225 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 61,291 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 61,290 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 54,154 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lateral link (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lateral link (2.4.G.1)

offside and nearside rear brake backs plates corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2018 54,148 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lateral link (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lateral link (2.4.G.1)

offside and nearside rear brake backs plates corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2017 47,693 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 47,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 38,731 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 29,561 miles

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 11 Feb 2014 25,217 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 25,217 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 22,887 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 21,123 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside and offside front brake discs coroded on inside face

Pass 31 Jan 2011 19,436 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 19,436 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 17,580 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 15,607 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 13,247 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 9,199 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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CU53 ENK is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CU53 ENK, 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 CU53 ENK registered?

CU53 ENK is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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