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DG53 TXP

2003 Toyota MR2

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,240 mi
Last recorded135,240 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 135,240 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Oct 2016 135,240 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 128,752 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn on edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

radiator leaking & in very poor condition

Fail 6 Oct 2015 128,752 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn on edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

radiator leaking & in very poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2014 119,929 miles

small chip in screen

Fail 13 Sep 2014 119,929 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

small chip in screen

Pass 7 Oct 2013 107,634 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 98,438 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 91,291 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 78,680 miles

Hand brake travel near the top

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 9 Sep 2009 68,110 miles

Both front tyres, all 4 edges only 1.6mm

Pass 2 Sep 2008 56,981 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 46,444 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 46,444 miles

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Hand brake near the top of its travel.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear discs in poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2006 34,022 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 TXP 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 73.3%.

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 TXP, 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 TXP registered?

DG53 TXP is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is DG53 TXP safe to buy?

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