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DF53 MJU

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,903 mi
Last recorded35,903 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 MJU
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 35,903 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 34,796 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 33,168 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 33,155 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 31,778 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 28,138 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 27,984 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 26,808 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 24,149 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 24,120 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 21,910 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 21,174 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 21,076 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 21,076 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 20,913 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 20,645 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 19,074 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 19,074 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 18,690 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 18,257 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 17,783 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 17,192 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2008 17,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 14,293 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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DF53 MJU is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DF53 MJU, 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 DF53 MJU registered?

DF53 MJU is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is DF53 MJU safe to buy?

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