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DE53 TXJ

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,363 mi
Last recorded67,363 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 TXJ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 67,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 53,889 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 47,551 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 41,958 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 41,958 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)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 35,154 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 12 Jun 2009 29,930 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 29,928 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 24,833 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 19,118 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 11,732 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 11,728 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 TXJ is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE53 TXJ, 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 DE53 TXJ registered?

DE53 TXJ is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is DE53 TXJ safe to buy?

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