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DV53 EFG

2003 Toyota MR2

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

64,561 mi
Last recorded64,561 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 EFG
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 64,561 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all under floor components heavy surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 64,561 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working poor contact (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all under floor components heavy surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 64,007 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front bottom ball joint gaiters deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 64,007 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front bottom ball joint gaiters deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 63,620 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake effort on 16% minimum

Fail 2 May 2023 63,618 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake effort on 16% minimum

Pass 29 Apr 2022 64,182 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 64,071 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 60,543 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 60,433 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 60,349 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 58,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2013 54,535 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 54,535 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 50,378 miles

tyres cracking with age, fronts quite deeply

Pass 23 Aug 2011 46,402 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 43,469 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 43,469 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 40,322 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 33,060 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 26,640 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 29,940 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 16,204 miles

Inner 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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DV53 EFG is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 66,548 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DV53 EFG, 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 DV53 EFG registered?

DV53 EFG is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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