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DA52 TUP

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

63,325 mi
Last recorded63,325 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 TUP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 63,325 miles

Offside Rear handbrake just met requirements ...advise adjustment

Pass 18 Nov 2024 62,784 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 62,493 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 61,969 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 61,760 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers perished

Pass 20 Nov 2020 61,651 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 61,293 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 60,212 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 60,212 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front anti roll bar mount slight play (cups on rubbers missing,upper and lower)

Pass 17 Nov 2017 59,102 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 59,102 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2016 58,382 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 58,382 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 56,775 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 55,673 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 53,188 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 52,132 miles

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

condensation in o/s/r lamp

front and rear discs pitted

slight judder from front brakes on RBT

Fail 17 Oct 2012 52,115 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

condensation in o/s/r lamp

front and rear discs pitted

slight judder from front brakes on RBT

Pass 25 Oct 2011 48,658 miles

advise mil light on advise n/s/f headlamp detreiorated but light output not reduced

Fail 22 Sep 2011 48,657 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

advise mil light on

Pass 1 Oct 2010 44,776 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 1 Oct 2009 43,366 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 42,329 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 42,328 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 34,978 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 27,329 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 27,329 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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DA52 TUP is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DA52 TUP, 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 DA52 TUP registered?

DA52 TUP is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is DA52 TUP safe to buy?

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