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DF52 JYC

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,642 mi
Last recorded60,642 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 JYC
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 60,642 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 48,462 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 48,454 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 47,378 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inop + lens cracked

Fail 10 Aug 2016 47,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front fog lamp inop + lens cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2014 46,684 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 46,482 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 46,095 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 46,086 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2010 43,156 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f wiper blades poor condition

Fail 12 Nov 2010 43,156 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/f and o/s/f wiper blades poor condition

Pass 12 Nov 2009 38,038 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 38,038 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 33,971 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 28,831 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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DF52 JYC is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF52 JYC, 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 DF52 JYC registered?

DF52 JYC is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 February 2003.

Is DF52 JYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF52 JYC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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