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DE53 MEU

2003 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,258 mi
Last recorded150,258 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 MEU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 150,258 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 146,634 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 144,677 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r & o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 140,161 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/O/F-N/O/R (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 140,161 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/O/F-N/O/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 135,775 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 134,167 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 133,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front springs corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2017 121,535 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

Under-Trays fitted preventing full visual inspection of underside components

wiper blades slightly split

Fail 25 Apr 2017 121,373 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Also badly cracked and perished and has small nail in tyre (4.1.D.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

Under-Trays fitted preventing full visual inspection of underside components

wiper blades slightly split

Pass 20 Apr 2016 104,982 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 75,738 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 75,584 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 66,317 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 66,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 60,004 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 56,723 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 55,343 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 55,343 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 48,516 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 41,595 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 33,591 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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DE53 MEU is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DE53 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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DE53 MEU is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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