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DG53 NXF

2003 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

69,014 mi
Last recorded69,014 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 69,014 miles

Front to rear surface corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2022 68,632 miles

Covers under bonnet compartment obscuring some components

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

dust covers on all four shock absorbers deteriorated

Fail 25 Aug 2022 68,632 miles

Covers under bonnet compartment obscuring some components

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

dust covers on all four shock absorbers deteriorated

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 67,243 miles

Covers under bonnet compartment obscuring some components

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rubber dust covers on both front and both rear shock absorbers deteriorated

Fail 24 Aug 2021 67,237 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Covers under bonnet compartment obscuring some components

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rubber dust covers on both front and both rear shock absorbers deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2020 65,912 miles

Plastic covers fitted under bonnet compartment obscuring some components

rubber boots on both front and both rear shock absorbers deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2019 63,430 miles

Covers under bonnet compartment obscuring some components

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

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

rubber gaiters on both front shock absorbers deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2018 60,395 miles

Covers under bonnet compartment obscuring some components

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rubber gaitors on both front shock absorbers deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2017 57,296 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

plastic covers under bonnet compartment obscuring some components

rubber gaitors on both front shock absorbers deteriorated

Fail 8 Aug 2017 57,208 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

plastic covers under bonnet compartment obscuring some components

rubber gaitors on both front shock absorbers deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2016 53,161 miles

Covers under bonnet compartment

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rubber gaiters on both front and both rear shock absorbers deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2015 47,914 miles

covers under bonnet compartment

rubber boots on both front and both rear shock absorbers split

slight binding on nearside rear brake

Fail 4 Aug 2015 47,884 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

covers under bonnet compartment

rubber boots on both front and both rear shock absorbers split

slight binding on nearside rear brake

Pass 7 Aug 2014 43,035 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

dust covers on both front shock absorbers deteriorated

plastic covers under bonnet

slight binding on nearside rear brake

Pass 8 Aug 2013 36,583 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

plastic covers under bonnet

slight damage on offside rear wing

Pass 13 Aug 2012 28,204 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

plastic covers fitted under bonnet obsuring some components

slight damage on offside rear wing

Pass 15 Aug 2011 23,958 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 23,940 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2010 19,654 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front 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 17 Aug 2009 17,957 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 14,343 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 11,289 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 11,141 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Aug 2006 8,643 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 8,643 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly 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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DG53 NXF is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DG53 NXF, 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 DG53 NXF registered?

DG53 NXF is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is DG53 NXF safe to buy?

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