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DG53 KJZ

2003 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,312 mi
Last recorded70,312 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 KJZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 70,312 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 67,722 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 62,700 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 59,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 56,994 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 53,046 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 51,370 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 48,567 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 44,551 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 41,600 miles

Suspension bushes perishing

Various areas corrosion noted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 38,877 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 34,562 miles

rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 10 Sep 2013 30,719 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 27,625 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 24,713 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 23,638 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 23,638 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 22,377 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 22,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 20,433 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 18,110 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 15,325 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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DG53 KJZ is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DG53 KJZ, 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 DG53 KJZ registered?

DG53 KJZ is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is DG53 KJZ safe to buy?

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