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CX53 OXG

2003 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

51,303 mi
Last recorded51,303 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 OXG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 51,303 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 51,006 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 49,824 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 49,733 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 49,435 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 49,148 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 48,653 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 48,230 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2017 46,745 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 45,496 miles

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 1 Apr 2015 43,691 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 42,026 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 39,406 miles

front shock absorbers dust covers split

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and has a nail in it

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges has cracking between tread no cords showing

Pass 30 Apr 2012 36,468 miles

front discs are badly pitted on inner edges

slight damage underneath of car

Pass 3 May 2011 32,226 miles

front discs are pitted on inner edges

Pass 13 May 2010 28,091 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 25,293 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 22,913 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 19,544 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 15,160 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 15,160 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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CX53 OXG is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 CX53 OXG, 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 CX53 OXG registered?

CX53 OXG is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is CX53 OXG safe to buy?

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