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EN53 LOA

2003 Toyota MR2

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

92,554 mi
Last recorded92,554 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota MR266,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 LOA
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 92,554 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside (parking brake performance low)

Pass 5 Aug 2024 91,693 miles

Nearside Parking Brake performance low

Fail 8 Jul 2024 91,438 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking Brake performance low

Pass 15 Jun 2023 78,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all shock absorber casings corroded

front lower suspension arms corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2023 78,821 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed open cut on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed open cut on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

all shock absorber casings corroded

front lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 10 May 2022 78,027 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake ferules corroded

all suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle corroded but not holed

Pass 16 Apr 2021 77,520 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to inner sills both sides rear

handbrake on minimum efficiency limit

underside components rusty and painted

Fail 30 Mar 2021 77,484 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to inner sills both sides of vehicle at rear

under vehicle components generally rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2019 76,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 76,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexy brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 75,825 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s suspension legs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 75,825 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s suspension legs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2016 74,045 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on constant

Fail 7 Oct 2016 74,039 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexy hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexy hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on constant

Pass 21 Nov 2014 69,360 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 15 Nov 2013 63,398 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 63,398 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 59,762 miles

both front tyres worn on inner tread

Pass 18 Nov 2011 57,294 miles

engine management light on

o/s wiper

Pass 19 Nov 2010 55,361 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 52,743 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 50,202 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 50,202 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 43,983 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 38,640 miles

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

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

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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EN53 LOA is a 2003 Toyota MR2 in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EN53 LOA, 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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EN53 LOA is a 2003 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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