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DG53 NYP

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

138,254 mi
Last recorded138,254 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 NYP
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2024 138,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

General suspension components and underside of vehicle corroded

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 136,998 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

General suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2021 135,573 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 132,622 miles

Offside Front brake back plate loose

Pass 4 Sep 2019 130,943 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 126,421 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 123,361 miles

EML on

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 8 Sep 2016 114,489 miles

engine management light on

offside rear brake grabbing slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2015 101,687 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine management light on

Fail 8 Sep 2015 101,687 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Sep 2014 90,623 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on

front power steering pipes corroded but not considered excessive at present

Pass 5 Sep 2013 83,372 miles

mil lamp on

Pass 6 Sep 2012 75,387 miles

E.M.L warning light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

small cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 8 Sep 2011 68,365 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 59,561 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 20,776 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 20,776 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 39,567 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 47,034 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 47,034 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 18 Aug 2006 23,089 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (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 NYP is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NYP, 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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DG53 NYP is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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